Business and Economic News

Wintry weather threatens to snarl U.S. holiday travel
A strong storm expected to drop up to a foot of snow in parts of Colorado and Wyoming on Tuesday prompted airlines to issue travel alerts and the National Weather Service to issue blizzard and wintry weather warnings from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Lakes.
For the past couple of weeks, someone has been leaving history tucked into the display windows of the green Star Tribune newspaper boxes.
Economists say forgiving student debt would boost economy
Democratic presidential candidates want to obliterate student debt. Economists say that could help with income inequality. But it would come with a big price tag and risks.
Regulators allege Christian-based health care provider broke state, federal rules
Health care sharing ministries offer consumers an alternative to traditional insurance, and people are drawn to their lower premiums. But one company is accused of selling illegal insurance products.
Mayo Clinic expands footprint to Middle East
Mayo Clinic will partner with the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company to co-operate a new, 741-bed hospital in Abu Dhabi. The move is just the latest sign that Mayo is expanding its brand and expertise internationally.
'Perfect storm' of fall weather - and falling numbers - hits wheat farmers hard
Wheat farmers thought they had a solid crop that might turn a profit in a bleak year for agriculture. Then they hauled the crop to the elevator and found out an unexpected problem sharply reduced the value of the crop. It’s a story about weather, chemistry — and bread.