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Business and Economic News

Know your pork: Comparing 2 very different pig farms

Know your pork: Comparing 2 very different pig farms

Minnesota farmers marketed 16 million pigs last year. Here's a look at how 5,200 of them were raised at two farms with contrasting approaches.
by Cody Nelson

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Tax filers in most states claim deduction targeted by GOP

Tax filers in most states claim deduction targeted by GOP

Residents in high-tax, Democratic-led states appear to be the hardest hit. But some filers also could be left paying more in traditional Republican states, such as Georgia and Utah.
by Associated Press

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Chief of Puerto Rico's power authority resigns under fire

Chief of Puerto Rico's power authority resigns under fire

A continuing controversy over a $300 million contract with a small Montana electrical firm to restore power in Puerto Rico was one of many "distractions," says the island's governor.

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With Franken's star dimmed, Democrats stand to lose major fundraiser

With Franken's star dimmed, Democrats stand to lose major fundraiser

Sen. Al Franken has raised millions on behalf of candidates around the country over the years. And he has been a tireless campaigner for Minnesota Democrats.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Tesla unveils its electric 'semi' truck, and adds a roadster

Tesla unveils its electric 'semi' truck, and adds a roadster

Elon Musk unveiled the Roadster's return toward the end of an event that was supposed to be all about Tesla's new Semi trucks.

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Friday Roundtable: What does the city of the future look like?

Should we all start packing for the suburbs? On today's Friday Roundtable, MPR News Host Kerri Miller spoke to guests about the future of American cities.

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Not real news: A look at what didn't happen this week

Not real news: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media.
by The Associated Press

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