Business and Economic News

Twin Cities transit best in the U.S. for 2016
The national trade group representing transit services, contractors and suppliers is lauding Metro Transit for record ridership on the Green Line and improvements in safety and operations.
Minnesota minority firms call program meant to help them maddening, broken
"Joke" and "dysfunctional" are two words minority business leaders use to describe the Minnesota program intended to help minority contractors win state business. Officials say they're working to overhaul the system.
St. Paul inches closer to passing sick leave ordinance
The St. Paul City Council will hold a public hearing next week about a proposed ordinance that would mandate paid sick time for employees. MPR News host Tom Weber spoke with St. Paul City Council member Chris Tolbert about the proposed change.
What will the health insurance market in Minnesota look like in 2017?
Allison O'Toole, who runs the state's health insurance exchange, and University of Minnesota professor Stephen Parente share their perspectives on the future of health insurance across Minnesota.