Business and Economic News

How SNAP eligibility has changed for 38,000 Minnesotans this month
Major changes to SNAP eligibility have taken effect under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” the Republican tax and spending law passed by Congress in July. Nine thousand refugees and immigrants in Minnesota are no longer eligible, and there are new work requirements for 29,000 Minnesotans.
Target directs store employees to smile, interact more with customers
Target says the change is part of an internal training program called “10-4,” encouraging employees to smile when within 10 feet of a customer and interact when within four feet of a customer. But it comes amid struggles in the brand’s sales, stocks and perception.
 USDA data casts doubt on China's soybean purchase promises touted by Trump
New data the Agriculture Department released Friday created serious doubts about whether China will really buy millions of bushels of American soybeans like the Trump administration touted last month.