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Business and Economic News

Stinking rich? Malaysia aims to cash in on China's durian craze

Stinking rich? Malaysia aims to cash in on China's durian craze

A single durian can fetch $100 in China, where appetite for the spiky, pungent fruit is booming. Now Malaysia wants to make durian a leading export, and the rush to plant and invest is on.
by Michael Sullivan

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White House: Trump 'deadly serious' about Mexico tariffs

White House: Trump 'deadly serious' about Mexico tariffs

A top White House official said Sunday that President Trump is "deadly serious" about slapping tariffs on imports from Mexico but acknowledged there are no concrete benchmarks being set to assess whether the U.S. ally was stemming the flow of migrants enough to satisfy the administration.
by Associated Press

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Wayward bison in Rochester is located, put down

Wayward bison in Rochester is located, put down

The nearly weeklong saga of a bison on the loose in the Rochester area came to an end on Friday evening.
by MPR News Staff

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Mpls. landlords fight bid to limit vetos of tenants

Mpls. landlords fight bid to limit vetos of tenants

The plan would restrict a landlord's ability to reject an applicant based on credit, eviction or criminal history.
by Martin Moylan

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When a caregiver can also be a roommate, it's a win-win

When a caregiver can also be a roommate, it's a win-win

The Rumi program matches potential caregivers with disabled people who might otherwise need to live in a group home.
by Martin Moylan

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Seeley: It's the latest crop planting season in 40 years

Cool, soggy weather this spring is making it tough for Minnesota farmers to get seeds in the ground. Historically tough.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Trump hitting Mexico with 5 percent tariff in response to migrants

Trump hitting Mexico with 5 percent tariff in response to migrants

In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal, President Trump announced that he is slapping a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican imports to pressure the country to do more to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross the border.
by Associated Press

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A dad wins fight to increase parental leave for men at JPMorgan Chase

A dad wins fight to increase parental leave for men at JPMorgan Chase

Derek Rotondo filed a class action complaint against his employer for offering more paid parental leave to women than to men. On Thursday, the bank announced it settled the case.
by Yuki Noguchi

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