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Business and Economic News

Survey: Minnesota media pros say industry has a problem with racial bias

Media professionals in Minnesota say there's a problem with racial bias in news reporting, and a lack of training. Nonetheless, a vast majority say they are at least somewhat confident in their ability to accurately reflect the stories of people from a different racial or cultural background
by Dan Kraker

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Facebook says service hindered by lack of local news

The service, launched last year, is currently available in some 400 cities in the United States. But the social media giant said it has found that 40 percent of Americans live in places where there weren't enough local news stories to support it.
by The Associated Press

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Why are so many farmers markets failing? Because the market is saturated

Why are so many farmers markets failing? Because the market is saturated

Farmers aren't producing enough to keep up with the number of smaller markets that keep popping up, often in close proximity to others. This results in fewer customers, unsold food and maybe closure.
by Jodi Helmer

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Major companies aim to launch flying taxis in next decade

Major companies aim to launch flying taxis in next decade

They're not quite here yet, but Uber and others are working on them and have set some bullish timelines. Flying taxis promise to ease traffic on the ground, but some worry they'll boost inequality.
by Aarti Shahani

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Peterson, Craig talk farm issues in Red Wing, Minn.

Peterson, Craig talk farm issues in Red Wing, Minn.

The Democrats sympathized with farmers dealing with low commodity prices, building damage from heavy snow and uncertainty about U.S. trade policy.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Minnesota communities disappointed after pipeline delays

Minnesota communities disappointed after pipeline delays

Enbridge announced earlier this month that construction of its Line 3 oil pipeline will be delayed until the second half of next year, leaving local communities like Hallock disappointed.

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Butterball recalls ground turkey after 4 salmonella cases

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Thursday the four patients have the same strain of salmonella and are linked to the Butterball ground turkey products being recalled.
by Associated Press

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As barns collapse, farmers lose cows, income, sleep

As barns collapse, farmers lose cows, income, sleep

Minnesota's heavy snowfalls have led to dozens of barn collapses, forcing dairy farmers to sell herds, find new shelter and cope with yet one more financial stressor.
by Catharine Richert

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