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Business and Economic News

Why the farm bill failed

Why the farm bill failed

An $867 billion farm bill that would have established agricultural policy failed to pass. What happened?
by Chris Farrell, Jo Erickson and Elizabeth Shockman

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Economic talks between U.S. and China lead to trade war truce

Economic talks between U.S. and China lead to trade war truce

After high-level talks Thursday and Friday in Washington, Beijing agreed in a joint statement with the U.S. to "substantially reduce" America's trade deficit with China, but did not commit to cut the gap by any specific amount.
by The Associated Press

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State authority over internet service is challenged

Minnesota telecommunications companies say the state is going too far in attempting to regulate internet service.
by Mark Steil

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Met Council explores treating, reusing wastewater in SE metro

The project signifies the council's increased interest in wastewater reuse as concerns mount about the long-term sustainability of Minnesota's water resources.
by Kirsti Marohn

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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter delivers first State of the City address

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter delivers first State of the City address

Following the speech, audience members gathered to discuss topics such as public safety, fair housing, a minimum wage ordinance, college savings accounts, citywide garbage service and city budgets.
by Euan Kerr

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'He was my everything': A farmer's wife reflects on her husband's suicide

'He was my everything': A farmer's wife reflects on her husband's suicide

The stress of farming — especially during springtime planting — can take its toll. Farmers have one of the highest suicide rates of any job in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
by Heidi Glenn and Kelly Moffitt

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