Business and Economic News

From Target, some encouraging news
Target expects a modest increase in sales at existing stores, reversing four consecutive quarters of declines for that measure.
Trump denies disaster declaration for Dakota Access pipeline
The Trump administration has denied a request from Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum for a "major disaster declaration" to help cover some of the estimated $38 million cost to police protests of the Dakota Access pipeline.
MPR 50th anniversary: Live broadcast from Ely, Minn.
A special MPR 50th anniversary broadcast live from Ely with Minnesota Public Radio News host Tom Weber.
Marijuana shortage prompts emergency in Nevada; tax officials weigh changes
After a booming first week of legal retail sales, Gov. Brian Sandoval endorsed a statement of emergency and regulators are looking to boost distribution.
The nationally known maker of lotions, toiletries and cooking spices employs hundreds in Minnesota. Court filings stemming from the divorce proceedings of Watkins' CEO indicate at least parts of the company could be sold.
It's the largest-ever donation to Gustavus Adolphus College and one of the largest ever made to a Minnesota college. The St. Peter school said the money will go to scholarships and to renovating its science building.
A site where Hawkes Company hopes to mine peat has been deemed to have high biodiversity significance, meaning it would need to be restored to equivalent or better habitat.