Business and Economic News

China cutting U.S. soybean purchases in face of tariffs threat
Chinese buyers are canceling orders for U.S. soybeans, a trend that could deal a blow to American farmers if it continues. Roughly 60 percent of U.S. soybeans are shipped to China.
Bee Day in Hackensack: Here are your bees, don't kill 'em
Each spring, hundreds of amateur beekeepers descend on Hackensack, Minn., to pick up boxes of bees from Jack Thomas, who may also deliver some honest advice if he doesn't think you're up to the task of keeping those bees alive. Come along for Bee Day.
Twin Cities bank at center of huge redlining case reaches settlement
The Trump administration and Chaska-based KleinBank have agreed to settle a Justice Department lawsuit accusing the bank of illegal discrimination in home lending. The case had galvanized nationwide opposition from the banking industry, which accused the Justice Department of moving the goalposts for all banks.
Farm Bill could undo part of the Affordable Care Act
A provision now in the House's bill would help agricultural groups set up association health plans. Such plans, favored alternatives of the GOP, aim to reduce health care costs for small groups.
Sowing chaos: Russia's disinformation war
An exploration of Russia's longtime, and ongoing, disinformation and propaganda campaigns which are intended to sow chaos in Europe and the United States.
Twin Cities sets new tourism record
Visitors to the Twin Cities metropolitan area topped 33 million last year, up 2.5 percent over the previous annual record.
Senate votes to ease regulations to help child care providers
Three bills aimed at stemming the loss of child care providers in Minnesota passed the state Senate on Monday. They're an attempt to walk a delicate line: Ease the regulatory structure that has led some providers to leave the business without relaxing rules so much that child safety is at risk.