Business and Economic News

Minnesota State Fair unveils $16 million project for north end
The Minnesota State Fair is giving its north end a major makeover. Fair officials unveiled the plans Sunday morning at their annual meeting in Bloomington.
Americans take stock of shutdown's everyday effects
Washington's doings, or not-doings, can be woven into everyday American life from a bowl of breakfast cereal to a bottle of beer after work.
'Sold!' Auctioneers compete in Moorhead
The Minnesota State Auctioneers Association is meeting in Moorhead, Minn., this week. Last night they named their new champion auctioneer.
Minnesota farmers high on hemp's potential
Congress legalized industrial hemp as a crop in the latest farm bill -- and Minnesota farmers and economic development officials are ready to jump into the new industry. Minnesota's hemp program coordinator urges caution as the state breaks new ground.
Federal watchdog finds government ignored emoluments clause with Trump hotel
The Inspector General for the General Services Administration, said that agency lawyers decided to ignore the constitutional issues when they reviewed the lease after Trump won the 2016 election.
Target Foundation signals change in aid to nonprofits
Arts and social service agencies in the Twin Cities are learning that the foundation may withdraw its support.
Federal employees moonlight to pay the bills
As the partial government shutdown continues, some federal workers and contractors are looking for temporary jobs to earn income.
'Birdchick' says she has 'good days, bad days' due to shutdown
Bird expert Sharon Stiteler, a park ranger for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, said she's been furloughed several times before but that this time it's different. "This one has been unpredictable from the very beginning," Stiteler said.