Business and Economic News

5 ways teachers are fighting fake news
In an era of national attention to what's real and what isn't, we asked educators to share their strategies for helping students sort out fact from fiction.
Ethnic media plays a crucial role in providing a platform for communities that feel threatened by the current administration and misrepresented by mainstream outlets.
Iowa moves to restrict collective bargaining for public sector workers
About 180,000 state and local government workers would be prohibited from negotiating over issues such as health insurance and extra pay. The bill is high on the state GOP's legislative agenda.
Mediation program can save struggling farmers
Low commodity prices are causing lots of financial pain on Minnesota farms. That means mediation can be crucial as farmers face the possibility as the current agricultural downturn shows no signs of ending.
Trump signs bill undoing oil, gas reporting rule
President Trump on Tuesday signed legislation striking down a rule that requires oil and gas companies to disclose payments to the U.S. or foreign governments for commercial development.
Bill to eliminate board that runs U.S. Bank Stadium moves forward
The new bill comes after a stinging report by the Legislative Auditor last week, which found the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority had given away nearly 160 tickets to stadium events to friends and family.
Trump wins key China trademark; Are Trump toilets a goner?
There's a Trump toilet, a Trump condom, a Trump pacemaker and even a Trump International Hotel among hundreds of trademarks in China that don't belong to Donald Trump.
Obamacare brought jobs to Indian country that could vanish with repeal
Many Native Americans have shifted to the Affordable Care Act for health coverage, and in rural Montana that's created jobs. The state could lose 3,000 health care jobs if the ACA is repealed.
Audit finds gaps in diversifying state hiring, contracting
The audit found Minnesota historically has had strong policies to promote equal opportunities for minorities and other targeted groups. But underfunding, inadequate staffing and insufficient data are impeding those efforts.