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Minnesota experiences third quarter drop in exports

Minnesota experiences third quarter drop in exports

Minnesota’s exports were down nearly 14 percent or $964 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared to a year prior. That's according to data released by the state Department of Employment and Economic Development or DEED.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Investment fund announced for downtown St. Paul projects

Investment fund announced for downtown St. Paul projects

The fund will support projects like office-to-residential conversions and pedestrian-focused street improvements, among other goals.
by MPR News Staff

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Uncertainty looms large for Minnesota businesses amid ICE surge

Uncertainty looms large for Minnesota businesses amid ICE surge

While it’s too early to draw firm, data-driven conclusions, no one is going out on a limb by saying the combination of turbulence and uncertainty seen in Minnesota right now will exact an economic price on the state.
by Chris Farrell

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Protesters call on Target to speak out against ICE

Protesters call on Target to speak out against ICE

Protesters gathered outside Target’s headquarters in Minneapolis on Monday morning, renewing calls for the Minnesota-based company to push back on ICE operations in the state.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota businesses feeling the strain of immigration enforcement

Minnesota businesses feeling the strain of immigration enforcement

Small and immigrant-run businesses are feeling the strain of federal immigration enforcement. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks about the impact of enforcement on businesses across the state.
by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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New St. Cloud State president aims to attract, retain more students

New St. Cloud State president aims to attract, retain more students

A few weeks into his new role, Gregory Tomso said he wants the university to be a more vibrant campus that’s more alluring to students and better connected to the larger community and workforce.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minn. companies pool funds to help small businesses amidst immigration enforcement surge

Minn. companies pool funds to help small businesses amidst immigration enforcement surge

A couple dozen Minnesota companies have contributed about $4 million to a grant fund to support small businesses in the state as they navigate the challenges of meeting payroll and paying rent amidst the immigration enforcement surge.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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