Business and Economic News

Trump doubles tariffs on steel, aluminum from Turkey
President Trump called for a doubling in the tariff on imported steel and aluminum from Turkey, escalating a diplomatic spat with a key NATO ally.
They charged what? Price of surgical procedures vary widely by hospital, patient
New state research indicates there are wide variations in what hospitals charge for surgical procedures and there are even wide swings in the prices individual hospitals charge for the same operations.
Tribune withdrew Thursday from its $3.9 billion buyout by Sinclair and it's filing a lawsuit against it, citing breach of contract.
Pence visits Duluth to support Stauber and tout mining
The Vice President spoke at a $1,000 a person fundraiser for 8th District GOP candidate Pete Stauber, then toured a Duluth small business that services equipment for the region's iron ore mines.
Opponents of Enbridge Line 3 pipeline project file appeal
Opponents of Enbridge Energy's planned Line 3 replacement are asking the Minnesota Court of Appeals to declare that the environmental review for the controversial project fails to meet the legal requirements and needs to be redone.
Farmers' feelings on tariffs mixed at Farmfest
The annual trade show in southwestern Minnesota attracts more than 30,000 visitors, and this year many of them are wondering about the trade war brought on by import tariffs from the Trump administration.