Business and Economic News

Minnesota yields down with disastrous start
Relentless rain and flooding across the state prevented planting for many Minnesota farmers.
China's leaders are divided over trade war with U.S.
Various government factions want to take different tacks toward the trade war. Some argue for cutting a deal quickly to save the economy, while others call for a war of attrition with President Trump.
Former Grand Old Day organizers subject of criminal probe
The probe was prompted by financial problems that initially led to the cancellation this spring of Grand Old Day. A grassroots fundraising effort ultimately saved the street fair this year.
How to get ready for a recession
Economics experts say a recession is on the way. MPR News host Kerri Miller spoke with two experts about the slowing economy and how you can prepare for it.
Working in while eating out: The evolution of doing business while dining
Though it may seem like the gig economy has ushered in the mobile work style from restaurants and coffee shops, the fact is that working and eating have been intertwined since ancient civilization.
'It's showtime': 4-H'ers work for months to get animals ready for State Fair
Each day at the Minnesota State Fair, thousands of people wander into the livestock barns to look at award-winning cows, sheep and pigs. But behind each of those animals — and sometimes sleeping in the stalls with them — are kids who have put in months of hard work preparing for the fair.
Minnesota officials on lookout for infected plants carrying disease that kills oak trees
State agriculture officials say a fungus-like organism that has killed millions of oak trees on the West Coast has made its way to the Midwest — and they're asking for the public's help in monitoring for its possible spread to Minnesota.
Target teaming up with Disney to open in-store shops
Target is hoping to bring the magic of such characters as Mickey Mouse and Elsa to its own customers by opening permanent Disney shops at a cluster of stores starting this fall.
Trump walks back statements on China; White House walks them forward
The president said he was having second thoughts after hiking tariffs on Chinese goods and threatening to force U.S. companies out of China. The White House said his comments were misinterpreted.