Business and Economic News

St. Paul voters could decide future of Ford plant development
The battle over the future of the 135 acre site of the Ford plant in St. Paul could be going to voters.
New Trump hotel set to open in heart of the Mississippi Delta
Ethics experts question new Trump hotels being built during his presidency. The new Trump-associated line looks to capitalize on a nearby Grammy museum -- and is also running into local politics.
The New York Times says it has suspended White House reporter Glenn Thrush while it investigates charges that he made unwanted advances on young women while he worked as a reporter at Politico and the Times.
For underprivileged teens, tech center offers chance to build critical skills
Youth who don't have regular access to technology can get left behind. A tech center at the Minneapolis Central Library aims to change that by offering teens a creative space to learn -- and then put those newfound skills to use.
Know your pork: Comparing 2 very different pig farms
Minnesota farmers marketed 16 million pigs last year. Here's a look at how 5,200 of them were raised at two farms with contrasting approaches.
Tax filers in most states claim deduction targeted by GOP
Residents in high-tax, Democratic-led states appear to be the hardest hit. But some filers also could be left paying more in traditional Republican states, such as Georgia and Utah.
Chief of Puerto Rico's power authority resigns under fire
A continuing controversy over a $300 million contract with a small Montana electrical firm to restore power in Puerto Rico was one of many "distractions," says the island's governor.
With Franken's star dimmed, Democrats stand to lose major fundraiser
Sen. Al Franken has raised millions on behalf of candidates around the country over the years. And he has been a tireless campaigner for Minnesota Democrats.