Business and Economic News

Sun Country trots out carry-on baggage fee
Twin Cities based Sun Country Airlines has announced a new schedule of baggage fees the company calls "Bundle and Go."
The voluntary release of financial information allows Minnesota voters to look at their potential leaders' sources of income in more detail than what's required by state law.
Target says customers want it to pause the 'Christmas creep'
The retailer's holiday plans also include a new e-gift service, adding kiosks that focus on impulse presents mainly under $15, and launching a wallet feature to its app. It's also offering more weekend deals since shoppers do more holiday buying then.
Former tenants of Richfield apartments settle discrimination claims against landlord
Former tenants of a Richfield apartment complex have settled a discrimination case against owners of Crossroads at Penn after the landlord renovated around 700 apartments, raised rents and required tenants to apply under tougher income and background screening standards.
Health insurer Medica's decision to take $90 million in reserves from its non-profit Minnesota HMO has raised concern among state officials that the insurer could funnel the non-profit money into its for-profit entities.
Trump promises tax cuts as Senate GOP paves way with budget
President Donald Trump promised tax cuts Friday "which will be the biggest in the history of our country" following Senate passage of a $4 trillion budget that lays the groundwork for Republicans' promised tax legislation.
Amid an acute shortage of affordable housing, nearly $350 million in private and public funds will go to building or renovating some 1,800 residential units.