Business and Economic News

Rivers of Oil, Episode 3: The spark that ignited fires
Pipelines have become a potent issue for Native American and indigenous people, who are fighting them across North America. Part of the fight is over culture and identity. But it also involves a messy history of land and treaties, and a long, complicated -- and often adversarial -- relationship with the U.S. government.
Harley, stung by tariffs, shifts some production overseas
Harley-Davidson, up against spiraling costs from tariffs, will begin shifting the production of motorcycles headed for Europe from the U.S. to factories overseas.
Line 3 opponents accuse supporters of cheating ticket system at PUC hearings
The hotly contested Line 3 pipeline proposal at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission attracted so much attention that PUC staff distributed tickets on a first-come-first-served basis, prompting some to question the system's fairness.
Road tripper's guide to 2018 construction season for southeast Minnesota
Planning to hit the road this summer? You might want to make sure your trip won't cross the orange cones. Here's a summary of MnDOT's big construction projects in the state.
Road tripper's guide to 2018 construction season in northeast Minnesota
Planning to hit the road this summer? You might want to make sure your trip won't cross the orange cones. Here's a summary of some of the big construction projects in the northeast section of the state.
Road tripper's guide to 2018 construction season for central Minnesota
Planning to hit the road this summer? You might want to make sure your trip won't cross the orange cones. Here's a summary of MnDOT's big construction projects in the state.