Business and Economic News

Conversations with CEOs: Pentair's Randall Hogan
In a series of conversations, MPR News host Tom Weber talks to several Minnesota business leaders who have stepped down from their roles in 2017.
ESPN chief Skipper resigns, cites substance abuse problem
John Skipper, president of the sprawling ESPN sports network, said Monday that he is resigning to treat a substance abuse problem.
What will Minnesota companies do with their GOP tax windfall?
The Republican tax package nearing passage in Washington will likely put billions of dollars in the pockets of major Minnesota corporations. But will the cash go mostly to expand business and create jobs, or to investors?
Why GOP tax plan could mean cuts in state and local services
The sweeping tax overhaul embraced by President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers would impose a $10,000 limit on the combined sum of property and state and local income taxes that a household could deduct.
Trump administration moves to kill rules for organic eggs
It's the latest Obama-era agriculture regulation to go on the chopping block. This one governs the treatment of animals on organic farms. But most organic farmers actually support the rule.
McNally Smith president says financing failure forced music school's closure
McNally Smith College of Music was in the process of converting from a for-profit to a non-profit as part of a plan to turn around its struggling budget. But the process was long and costs were high, said the school's president.