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Business and Economic News

UnitedHealth ventures deeper into patient care with $5B deal

UnitedHealth ventures deeper into patient care with $5B deal

UnitedHealth said that its Optum segment will buy the DaVita Medical Group from DaVita Inc. DaVita Medical Group runs nearly 300 primary and specialty care clinics in several states. It also operates urgent care and outpatient surgery centers.
by The Associated Press

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How will dropping Keillor affect public radio?

How will dropping Keillor affect public radio?

How does a company, and even an industry, move forward after allegations of sexual misconduct against one of its most popular figures?
by Cathy Wurzer

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Silence Breakers named Time magazine's Person of the Year

Silence Breakers named Time magazine's Person of the Year

"The Silence Breakers" -- those who have shared their stories about sexual assault and harassment -- have been named Time magazine's Person of the Year.
by The Associated Press

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Economists size up the economy at year's end

Economists size up the economy at year's end

Louis Johnston and Chris Farrell size up the condition of the economy at year's end, and look into the crystal ball. Former MPR host Gary Eichten moderated the annual event at St. John's University.
by MPR News Staff

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ABC says Ross will no longer cover stories involving Trump

Suspended ABC News reporter Brian Ross will no longer cover stories involving President Trump following his erroneous report last Friday on former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
by The Associated Press

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Is this the right time for a big tax cut?

Is this the right time for a big tax cut?

The rationale behind the GOP tax plan is that the economy needs stimulus. But it's already growing and near full employment. And the plan could be undercut by the Fed as it raises interest rates.
by Jim Zarroli

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Duluth adopts budget with new money for streets

Mayor Emily Larson joined the program and spoke about how the money will be used.
by Tom Weber

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What living on $100,000 a year looks like

What living on $100,000 a year looks like

On paper, $100,000 a year is well-off. But for several households around the country, it often takes just one major expense for that to not feel like enough: student loans, childcare or housing costs.
by Emma Bowman

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Office holiday parties get another look as scandals continue

Office holiday parties get another look as scandals continue

There will be less booze at many. An independent business organization has renewed its annual warning not to hang mistletoe. And some will have party monitors, keeping an eye out for inappropriate behavior.
by The Associated Press

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