Business and Economic News

Trump to tout apprenticeships as way to fill jobs gap
President Donald Trump and Labor Secretary Alex Acosta say the administration is focused on getting universities and private companies to pair up and pay the cost of such learn-to-earn arrangements.
Trump expected to restrict trade, travel with Cuba
President Trump is preparing to announce changes in U.S. policy toward Cuba during a visit to Miami on Friday, possibly tightening restrictions loosened by the Obama administration.
Ely says 'no' to Sunday liquor sales
Ely Mayor Chuck Novak said owners of the city's three liquor stores were against opening on Sundays. "They want a day off," he said.
A drugmaker tries to cash in on the opioid epidemic, one state law at a time
The maker of one medical treatment for opioid abuse has successfully lobbied statehouses around the country to pass policies that tilt addiction treatment practices in favor of the company's drug.
Finance academy graduates first class as program's future hangs in the balance
This week, 60 students were the first class to graduate from a St. Paul Public Schools high school program focused on finance. But the future of the Academy of Finance is in question after a major grant ended.
Twin Cities grocery wars about to get more intense, thanks to Hy-Vee
The ever-evolving Twin Cities grocery market is poised for another big shakeup. Iowa-based Hy-Vee, which opened its first Twin Cities supermarket just two years ago, has plans to expand to at least 15 stores in the metro.
Tobacco tax cuts burn Gov. Dayton
One of the reasons Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed funding for the House and Senate is that he wants lawmakers to undo tax breaks for premium cigars and other tobacco products. Key lawmakers and business owners say the tobacco tax adjustments were long overdue.
Part of the project crosses a historic Native American cemetery. The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa said it's "deeply disappointed" the site was not protected.