Business and Economic News

White Earth Casino plan near Moorhead faces local opposition
The White Earth Nation wants to build a large casino-convention complex near Moorhead. Local officials are concerned about financial and environmental implications of the proposed project.
3M estimates tariffs could have annual financial impact of $850 million
Maplewood-based 3M saw its stock price jump sharply on Tuesday after better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter. But the company estimated that tariffs could add up to an annual financial impact of hundreds of millions of dollars.
North Mankato’s industrial park soon to be site of Amazon delivery hub
The project is expected to open in December. It’s anticipated to bring about 75 new jobs into the area. The delivery hub is dubbed a “last-mile” center, which means products shipped from Amazon’s larger facilities will be sent to the North Mankato center.
New data provides first look at tribally owned businesses
The data from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s Center for Indian Country Development hopes to enable further research about businesses owned by tribal governments, which has been historically understudied.
Our Canada Connections: How some Canadians are responding to Trump's tariffs
MPR News hosts Angela Davis and Chris Farrell for their special, “Our Canada Connections.” Find out how some Canadians are talking about Americans since President Donald Trump announced changes to U.S. tariff policies.
In Thunder Bay, Canadians shift from economic anger to action over U.S. tariffs 
After months of tariff threats and taunting from President Donald Trump, Canadians have had it. Canadian consumers and businesses are showing their displeasure with their wallets as they deal with new costs and political chaos imposed on them.  
Reporter’s notebook: Hey Canada, we know relations are strained. Can we talk?
Political threats, taunts and tariffs are changing how Canadians think about Americans. Relations are strained but not broken, yet. MPR News host Angela Davis led a road trip to Thunder Bay, Ontario, to listen. Here’s what she heard.