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Business and Economic News

Trump's next tweet could get a warning label

Trump's next tweet could get a warning label

Starting Thursday, tweets that Twitter deems to involve matters of public interest, but which violate the service's rules, will be obscured by a warning explaining the violation and Twitter's reasons for publishing it anyway.
by Associated Press

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Mpls. public housing tenants fear losing homes as city courts private money

Mpls. public housing tenants fear losing homes as city courts private money

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority says it's embarking on an effort to assure residents they can stay in public housing, without rent increases, while enjoying the benefits of long-needed renovations. Some tenants say it will lead to privatization.
by Martin Moylan and Cody Nelson

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Minimum wage workers in Mpls. to see boost in pay in July

Minimum wage workers in Mpls. to see boost in pay in July

Workers making minimum wage in Minneapolis will get a boost to their paycheck beginning in July, as the third step in the city's move to increase pay kicks in. For some workers, though, it's still not enough.
by Simone Cazares

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Riverside development enters community advisory phase

Riverside development enters community advisory phase

City officials say they intend to have significant input from communities of color for Upper Harbor Terminal in north Minneapolis.
by Brandt Williams

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Science Museum hopes 'Stranger Things' gets gear sales roaring again

Science Museum hopes 'Stranger Things' gets gear sales roaring again

Science Museum of Minnesota clothing sales soared in 2017 after one of its vintage hoodies was featured on the Netflix show "Stranger Things." With the latest season set for release, the museum hopes for another bounce.
by Tim Nelson

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Twin Cities outperforms peer regions on some key benchmarks; lags in others

Twin Cities outperforms peer regions on some key benchmarks; lags in others

The Twin Cities is doing better than several other major metro areas on key measures such as crime and housing affordability. But it's at the bottom of the pack in business formation and racial inclusiveness.
by Martin Moylan

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What does the future of retail hold?

What does the future of retail hold?

Big box stores like Sears and Kmart are closing in Minnesota and around the country, while others like Target and Walmart are still holding steady. What does it take for a retailer to survive in the age of the internet?
by Jeyca Maldonado-Medina and Angela Davis

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