Business and Economic News

GM fights to retain key tax credit amid plant closing plans
General Motors is fighting to retain a valuable tax credit for electric vehicles as the nation's largest automaker tries to deal with the political fallout triggered by its plans to shutter several U.S. factories.
Uncertain fate awaits quirky Rochester landmark
The Seneca Foods water tower, which is painted like an ear of corn, has been honored on T-shirts, a design for a new Rochester flag and other only-in-Rochester ephemera. But now the quirky local landmark's fate hangs in the balance.
Projected surplus sets up fight over gas tax, health care
The stage is set for another partisan battle over taxes and spending during the 2019 legislative session that begins next month.
How an exiled activist in Minnesota helped spur big political changes in Ethiopia
Ethiopia's recent changes are due largely to an uprising by young men from the largest ethnic group, the Oromo. Their inspiration: Jawar Mohammed, who created a media network in exile in Minnesota.
In British Arrows, ads may sell best that sell the least
The annual collection of Britain's best TV commercials is a holiday tradition at the Walker Art Center.
Today is the official last day on the job for MPR's Worthington-based reporter, who has been with MPR since 1978. He joined MPR News' Phil Picardi to talk about the state of agriculture in Minnesota.