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Business and Economic News

Older workers aren't hurting the economy, they're stimulating it

Older workers aren't hurting the economy, they're stimulating it

Many economists and millennials believe older workers are hurting the job market and killing the economy, but research suggests they're stimulating it. MPR News' Chris Farrell filled in for MPR News host Kerri Miller.
by Chris Farrell and Jeffrey Bissoy

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From the warehouse to IT: Amazon offering 100,000 workers tech training

From the warehouse to IT: Amazon offering 100,000 workers tech training

Amazon plans to invest $700 million to train a third of its U.S. workforce for higher-skilled jobs. The company acknowledged that workers could use their new skills to seek jobs outside Amazon.
by Amy Scott

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Will your job still exist in 2030?

Will your job still exist in 2030?

New research finds automation widening the gap between urban and rural areas and dramatically affecting people who didn't go to college or didn't finish high school.
by Alina Selyukh

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United CEO apologizes for Allianz Field growing pains

United CEO apologizes for Allianz Field growing pains

The CEO of Minnesota United apologized to soccer fans Thursday for some recent growing pains at the new Allianz Field stadium in St. Paul.
by Nina Moini

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‘Tonight Show’ rebate puts focus on Snowbate rules

‘Tonight Show’ rebate puts focus on Snowbate rules

A state agency said it was working with Minnesota’s Film and TV Board to craft new guidelines for an incentive program. Meanwhile, a GOP lawmaker said more scrutiny of a $266,000 rebate to the ‘Tonight Show’ is needed.
by Brian Bakst

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Your hummus habit could be good for the Earth

Your hummus habit could be good for the Earth

High in fiber and protein, chickpeas are playing a starring role on menus. They're also good for soil health -- and growing demand could help restore soils depleted by decades of intensive farming.
by Whitney Pipkin

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Instagram to flag hateful comments before you send them

Instagram to flag hateful comments before you send them

Instagram is rolling out a feature that will notify users when their comments may contain harmful or offensive content, then give them the opportunity to undo the posts before other users see them.
by Amy Scott

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