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'It's hurting people': Minneapolis city official suggests alternatives to property tax increases

'It's hurting people': Minneapolis city official suggests alternatives to property tax increases

Property taxes are on the rise as commercial values decline in downtown areas, shifting the financial burden to homeowners. Steve Brandt, president of the Minneapolis Board of Estimation and Taxation, said increases property taxes every year is not sustainable and offered alternatives.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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What are the 10 largest U.S. lottery jackpots ever won?

What are the 10 largest U.S. lottery jackpots ever won?

The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday night.
by The Associated Press

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Reappointments reinforce Fed independence — for now

Reappointments reinforce Fed independence — for now

The Fed reappointed Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and other regional presidents, easing fears the Trump administration would reshape monetary policy.
by Chris Farrell

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Economic shifts affecting holiday shopping in Indian Country

Economic shifts affecting holiday shopping in Indian Country

How can Indigenous artists and small businesses can stay afloat and stand out among a declining economy and lower than normal holiday shopping trends?

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Grain market expert weighs in on federal bailout for Minnesota farmers hurt by tariffs, inflation

Grain market expert weighs in on federal bailout for Minnesota farmers hurt by tariffs, inflation

Ed Usset, grain marketing specialist at the Center for Farm Financial Management and U of M Extension professor, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday to share how tariffs have affected farm country.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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A divided Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for a 3rd straight time

A divided Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for a 3rd straight time

The Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, in an effort to shore up a weakening job market. With inflation remaining stubbornly high, it was not a slam dunk decision.
by Scott Horsley

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