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North Dakota's new boom: wind energy

North Dakota's new boom: wind energy

"Wind energy means jobs, and these are really good jobs," says one industry leader.
by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

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Beer here: Taproom boom takes root across Minnesota

Beer here: Taproom boom takes root across Minnesota

Lawmakers in 2011 backed the "Surly bill," creating a taproom license in Minnesota and letting small breweries make and sell their wares on site. It's helped drive new business and build community ties across the state.
by Brandt Williams

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Google clears regulatory hurdle to build Minnesota data center

Google clears regulatory hurdle to build Minnesota data center

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday OK'd agreements between Google and Xcel Energy to provide electricity for the data center from two dedicated wind farms.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Escalating trade war causing anxiety in America's heartland

Escalating trade war causing anxiety in America's heartland

"It's hard to concentrate on planting when you're constantly checking your phone to see if another (Trump) tweet has prompted a dip in the market," said soybean farmer Jamie Beyer, of Wheaton, Minnesota.
by Associated Press

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Escalating US-China trade war sends stocks plunging

Escalating US-China trade war sends stocks plunging

The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 500 points Monday as investors sought shelter from an escalating trade war between the U.S. and China.
by Associated Press

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