Business and Economic News

Sun Country Airlines is abandoning plans to launch nonstop service from the Twin Cities to Cuba next month because of too much uncertainty.
Is Cleveland a model for med-tech success in Rochester?
Cleveland Clinic has helped draw businesses, investor money and millennials to that city's medical-technology hub. Mayo Clinic and Rochester leaders see it as a recipe they can bring to Minnesota.
We asked a representative sample of more than 1,600 Minnesotans--from the Twin Cities and throughout Greater Minnesota and our major regional centers--what they think about everything from their own personal finances to the future of our state.
DOJ set to block AT&T takeover of Time Warner
The Justice Department has informed AT&T that it will oppose the company's planned $85 billion merger unless it sells off CNN -- a network frequently derided by President Trump.
It reads like an espionage thriller: Weinstein hired multiple intelligence firms, one which used agents to extract information to try to stop The New York Times from publishing an article about him.
NPR CEO takes medical leave as harassment scandal hangs over newsroom
CEO Jarl Mohn has faced tough questions from staff over his handling of the Michael Oreskes sexual harassment scandal. He also revealed that an additional formal complaint was leveled against Oreskes.
With some of the worst racial disparities in the nation, how can The Twin Cities close the gap and create economic equality?
Target closing 12 stores, including two in Minnesota
The closing Minnesota stores are in Hastings and Fergus Falls. Employees will be offered jobs at other Target locations.
The local company has been home to Greg Brown, The Wailin' Jennys and other well-known artists.
Leading bump stock manufacturer to resume sales Tuesday
The accessories, which makes assault rifles even more deadly, drew even more controversy after they were used in the Las Vegas massacre.