Business and Economic News

Minnesota to get $9.3M in Wells Fargo settlement
The $9.3 million is the state's share of a national settlement for improper banking practices.
Invasive insects hitch a ride to Minnesota, Wisconsin on holiday decorations
Agriculture officials in Minnesota and Wisconsin are working to stop the spread of an invasive evergreen tree-eating insect, after it was discovered in holiday decorations sold at big box stores in both states.
CenturyLink still working to fix phone outages for Minnesota customers
The outage disrupted phone and internet services in multiple states. CenturyLink said it is investigating the cause and does not yet know when the issue will be resolved.
U.S. stocks shake off slide with late-afternoon rally
Stocks mounted a swift turnaround on Wall Street Thursday after a late-afternoon rally erased the steep losses from earlier in the day.
APM Marketplace special: Divided Decade
2018 marks the 10-year anniversary of the financial crisis, and Marketplace spent the year exploring how it changed America.
How to make personal finance resolutions for 2019
The U.S. economy is slowing, the stock market is on a roller coaster. But in the midst of uncertainty, you can at least control your personal finances. MPR host Chris Farrell talked with two financial experts about the resolutions you can make for your checkbook in 2019.
Minnesota Grown directory seeks new members
The state Agriculture Department plans to print 155,000 copies of the directory, which features growers and producers throughout the state.
Native American tribes win big in the new farm bill
A coordinated lobbying effort resulted in dozens of provisions increasing tribal authority over food and nutrition programs.