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Business and Economic News

Ex-construction worker builds a new life grooming cats

Ex-construction worker builds a new life grooming cats

"Brave New Workers" tells stories of Americans adapting to a changing economy. This week: a former contractor who lost his business when the housing bubble burst found a new livelihood grooming cats.
by Maquita Peters and Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi

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Tax filings seen dipping amid Trump crackdown on illegal immigration

Tax filings seen dipping amid Trump crackdown on illegal immigration

Last year nearly 4.5 million people without Social Security numbers filed federal tax returns. Many were in the U.S. illegally. But there are signs that fewer such immigrants are filing this year.

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Bridal couple removed from United Airlines flight without incident

Bridal couple removed from United Airlines flight without incident

A couple flying to Costa Rica for their wedding were removed from a flight on Saturday. The airline said the passengers repeatedly attempted to sit in upgraded seating which they did not purchase.
by Doreen McCallister

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United changes policy, crew can't displace seated passengers

United changes policy, crew can't displace seated passengers

The change comes after a passenger, Dr. David Dao, was dragged from a fully-booked United Express flight in Chicago because he refused to give up his seat to make room for crew members.
by Associated Press

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United Way faces $6 million shortfall for some programs

Despite the organization exceeding its fundraising goal by $2.2 million, many donations were specified to certain nonprofits.
by MPR News Staff

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Delta OKs offers of up to $9,950 to flyers who give up seats

Delta OKs offers of up to $9,950 to flyers who give up seats

In an internal memo obtained Friday by The Associated Press, Delta Air Lines said gate agents can offer up to $2,000, up from a previous maximum of $800, and supervisors can offer up to $9,950, up from $1,350.
by Associated Press

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Massive solar array will generate benefit for National Guard, civilians

Massive solar array will generate benefit for National Guard, civilians

A massive new solar farm is now generating electricity at Camp Ripley in central Minnesota. The project is part of the military training facility's effort to produce more energy than it consumes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Finnegans CEO and co-founder talks turning beer into food

Finnegans CEO and co-founder talks turning beer into food

Jacquie Berglund, the co-founder and CEO of Finnegans beer is Chris Farrell's guest for his series, "Conversations on the Creative Economy." Part of the company's mission is to help people in need.
by MPR News Staff

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In coal country, environmental regulations are creating jobs

In coal country, environmental regulations are creating jobs

Though President Trump speaks about how environmental regulations kill jobs, in some areas, the regulations help create them. In coal country, restoring streams is steady work.
by Glynis Board

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