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Business and Economic News

Twins baseball broadcasts returning to WCCO radio

Twins baseball broadcasts returning to WCCO radio

The Minnesota Twins made it official Friday. The team's Twin Cities radio broadcasts will come back to WCCO-AM 830, which had aired games for the club's first 46 seasons from 1961 to 2006.
by The Associated Press

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After Tokyo commuter train leaves 20 seconds early, company apologizes

After Tokyo commuter train leaves 20 seconds early, company apologizes

The rail company says it didn't receive any complaints from passengers over the discrepancy; still, it is sorry for a "severe inconvenience."

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Chairman steps down as NPR grapples with harassment crisis

Chairman steps down as NPR grapples with harassment crisis

As NPR addresses fallout of a sexual harassment scandal that claimed its chief news executive, the network's board chairman has stepped down and an editor has been placed on leave.
by David Folkenflik

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Minnesota jobless rate hit 17-year low in October, 3.3 percent

Minnesota jobless rate hit 17-year low in October, 3.3 percent

The rate fell significantly from September and so could be a statistical blip. One official, though, suspects it's due to steady employment gains.
by Martin Moylan

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Big House victory for GOP tax plan, but Senate fate unclear

Big House victory for GOP tax plan, but Senate fate unclear

The GOP measure would sharply reduce corporate tax rates and double the standard deduction many individuals take. Senate Republicans have their own bill, which could pass a committee vote on Friday.
by The Associated Press

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GOP senator comes out against tax plan as it undergoes changes

GOP senator comes out against tax plan as it undergoes changes

The Senate plan would make tax cuts for individuals temporary and canceling out Obamacare's individual mandate. Wisconsin's Ron Johnson became the first Republican senator to come out against it.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Neal Conan special: The history of tax reform

Neal Conan special: The history of tax reform

Historical context for the current debate over tax reform. In his "Truth, Politics and Power" series, former NPR host Neal Conan explores the ways our tax system evolved, and why. Is our tax system fair? Was it ever?
by MPR News Staff

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NFL says Super Bowl will benefit Twin Cities' image most

NFL says Super Bowl will benefit Twin Cities' image most

The NFL's COO said Super Bowl LII will benefit the region economically, but the bigger boost will be to the Twin Cities image --- whatever the weather may be.
by Martin Moylan

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