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Business and Economic News

Stay-at-home order goes into effect in Wisconsin

Starting Wednesday morning, nonessential businesses are closed and residents must largely stay home in Wisconsin. That's by order of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
by Cathy Wurzer

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White House, Senate agree to $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package

White House, Senate agree to $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package

The deal means Congress could be close to passing a deal and it comes after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Republicans and Democrats had closed the gap on their differences.
by Scott Neuman

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Dow jumps a record 2,100 points as stimulus deal awaited

Dow jumps a record 2,100 points as stimulus deal awaited

U.S. stock indexes surged as negotiations continued over a massive stimulus package to help the crippled economy deal with the growing effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
by Avie Schneider

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From grocery stores to pizza delivery, some companies are on a hiring spree

From grocery stores to pizza delivery, some companies are on a hiring spree

Even as millions of Americans are losing jobs in restaurants, hotels and airlines, a few industries are adding thousands of workers. They include pharmacies, online retail and delivery services.
by Alina Selyukh

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Trump sets Easter goal for reopening American economy

Trump sets Easter goal for reopening American economy

The president's informal target to curtail mitigation measures like social distancing comes as the total number of confirmed cases nationwide tops 50,000.
by Philip Ewing

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How Minnesotans are faring as the pandemic rocks our economy

How Minnesotans are faring as the pandemic rocks our economy

With so many businesses temporarily closing and sending workers home, many people are worried about money, finances and a recession. MPR’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joins Angela to talk about the economy.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Court of Appeals sends PolyMet's air permits back to MPCA

Court of Appeals sends PolyMet's air permits back to MPCA

The air permits are the latest PolyMet permit requiring further review by the agency that awarded it.

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