Business and Economic News

Trump touted his immigration slowdown — what it could mean for Minnesota's workforce
At his rally in Minneapolis last week, President Trump promised to protect communities from an influx of immigrants and refugees. But the latest census numbers show a recent slowdown in immigration that could actually hurt Minnesota communities.
Court sends Daley decision back to MPCA over greenhouse gas issue
The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday gave the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency a bit of homework when it delivered its decision in a case involving Daley Farms of Lewiston, Minn.
Minnesota couple take unexpected plunge into online auctions
If there's one lesson that Kimberly Salisbury has learned from selling industrial and commercial equipment in online auctions, it's that people will buy anything.
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded Monday to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer "for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty."
Age discrimination is a growing concern as more Minnesotans work past the age of 65. Why are older workers are forced out and why do younger workers feel they aren’t taken seriously? Three experts talk about what it takes to create equitable work environments for people of all ages and experiences.
Why U.S. cities like Minneapolis are banning new fast-food drive-thrus
Most of the bans aim to curb emissions and protect pedestrians. The bans are also sometimes touted as a way to help fight obesity, but past studies suggest they don't have that effect.