Business and Economic News

Divisions deep over Ford site's future as St. Paul nears vote
St. Paul City Council members are expected to decide in about a month whether to approve a master plan for the 135-acre tract. But a Tuesday night meeting made it clear that the neighborhood debate isn't over.
Trump hits the road to promote tax cuts (details to come)
President Trump will argue for tax cuts on Wednesday in Springfield, Mo. It's the beginning of what aides say will be a concerted push for a tax overhaul, but details are still vague.
Could St. Paul's east side get a tiny house village?
A plan to build a 52-unit tiny house co-op in St. Paul would need to overcome toxic waste, train noise, zoning issues and gentrification concerns.
Aspen Ideas Festival: Bill Bishop on political polarization and 'The Big Sort'
Bill Bishop says some of our political polarization comes from the fact that we're ideologically inbred -- we don't know, can't understand and can barely conceive of people who live just a few miles away.
Economic impact of Harvey could be felt nationwide before it's over
Hurricane Harvey has inflicted much human misery since Friday, and now its aftermath is causing economic harm. Experts say the flooding may end up damaging oil refineries and boosting gas prices.