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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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CVS pushes into insurance with $69 billion Aetna bid

CVS will buy insurance giant Aetna in a roughly $69 billion deal that will help the drugstore chain provide more health care and keep a key client, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
by Associated Press

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In Keillor scandal, MPR brass has stayed largely mum

In Keillor scandal, MPR brass has stayed largely mum

In emails to news organizations, the former Prairie Home host told his side of the story. MPR declined to do the same.
by Laura Yuen

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Cutting ties with Keillor could hurt MPR's finances

Cutting ties with Keillor could hurt MPR's finances

Minnesota Public Radio's decision to cut ties with Garrison Keillor will likely have some financial impact on the company, but the extent remains unclear.
by Martin Moylan

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Tax bill would give small brewers a big break

Tax bill would give small brewers a big break

A cut in the Senate's version of the tax bill would save alcohol producers $4.2 billion. But it probably won't lower the cost of beer, says one brewer who wants to use the money to expand.

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From Roy Moore to tax debate, a spotlight on Christian nationalism

From Roy Moore to tax debate, a spotlight on Christian nationalism

Christian nationalists like Senate candidate Moore argue that the United States was established as a Christian nation, to be governed by Christian principles.
by Tom Gjelten

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