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Business and Economic News

Company: Size of Iowa diesel pipeline spill overestimated

Magellan Midstream Partners officials initially estimated that nearly 139,000 gallons spilled when the pipeline broke near Hanlontown, but the company said Monday that it has reported a new estimate of nearly 47,000 gallons to federal authorities.
by Associated Press

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Some Minn. businesses concerned with immigration order

Some Minn. businesses concerned with immigration order

Minnesota businesses are trying to figure out what President Donald Trump's immigration order means for them.
by Martin Moylan

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Starbucks says it will hire 10,000 refugees worldwide in next 5 years

Starbucks says it will hire 10,000 refugees worldwide in next 5 years

Airbnb, Lyft and Uber also announced plans to pay, house or otherwise support refugees both in and out of the U.S. who are affected by President's Trump's executive order on immigration.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Mexican border tax could throttle Minnesota farmers

Mexican border tax could throttle Minnesota farmers

Trump's proposed tax on Mexican imports has Minnesota businesses concerned with a possible trade war, and farmers especially have a lot at stake.
by Mark Steil and Martin Moylan

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MN officials push health coverage sign-ups as deadline nears

Officials want people who've delayed enrolling in insurance plans because of the cost to know there's $312 million in recently approved state aid available to offset the expense.
by Jon Collins

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Trump's choice for labor secretary outsourced jobs

Trump's choice for labor secretary outsourced jobs

President Donald Trump's pick for labor secretary outsourced his fast-food company's technology department to the Philippines, a move that contradicts Trump's vow to keep American jobs in the U.S.
by Associated Press

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U.S. economic growth slows, closing out weakest year since 2011

President Donald Trump has set a goal of doubling growth through an ambitious stimulus program featuring tax cuts, deregulation and higher infrastructure spending.
by Associated Press

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