Business and Economic News

Minnesota homebrewers pushing boundaries, raising standards
As higher-quality ingredients and more brewing know-how lead to better homebrewed beer, dozens of Minnesota homebrewers will show off their work at a charity event this weekend.
Newly released documents detail EPA's concerns over PolyMet
Staff scientists at the EPA had serious concerns last year that the PolyMet copper-nickel mine might not be able to meet state and federal water quality standards under the Clean Water Act, according to documents released Thursday.
Children's Minnesota nurses voting on strike authorization
Unionized nurses at Children's Minnesota facilities are the first to take a strike authorization vote as the latest round of contract negotiations with six hospital systems is underway.
Target to offer same-day delivery for $9.99 per order
Until now, Target shoppers looking to receive same-day delivery through Shipt had to go to the startup's website and pay $99 for an annual membership or $14 for a monthly membership. This week, Target incorporated the Shipt feature on its website.
Summer jobs for teens are still thought of as a rite of passage, a critical milestone on the way to adulthood. Yet the number of teenagers with a summer job has been falling. Should we be concerned? How can a teen who wants a job get one?
Lanesboro industrial hemp farmer Luis Hummel is suing the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, alleging that his constitutional rights were violated when the state revoked his license to grow hemp and ordered him to destroy his crop.
Was losing Amazon HQ bid good for Minnesota's fiscal health?
A study on tax incentives offered to companies in 32 states found the financial incentives U.S. states give businesses have a detrimental effect on states' financial health.
Many high school and college graduates learn about money when they are on their own. Some experts say parents and families should start educating their children at home by talking openly about their own finances, giving kids allowances and letting them make mistakes.
Raytheon, United Technologies merger will create a new aerospace giant
The Raytheon Co. and United Technologies Corp. are merging in an all-stock deal that the two companies say is a merger of equals. The new company's name will be Raytheon Technologies Corp. — and it's expected to have nearly $74 billion in annual sales.