Business and Economic News

Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here’s what we know
Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases — for now.
Borrowing boom imperils retirement for millions
Older adults are carrying unprecedented levels of high-interest-rate debt, often without significant savings.
Canada-Minnesota border crossings are down this summer and local businesses are noticing
Data from the Department of Transportation shows a 16 percent decrease in June 2025 compared to June 2024 in the amount of vehicle passengers coming into Minnesota from Canada.
Re-examining Minnesota's headquarters economy
For decades, Minnesota has been a hub for Fortune 500 companies. University of Minnesota professor Myles Shaver is tracking how the landscape is changing for big business.
‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ scores Marvel's first $100 million box office opening of 2025
“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is topping the domestic box office charts in its first weekend in theaters. The Walt Disney Co. said Sunday that it earned an estimated $118 million from North American theaters.
Corporate America is having a weird tariff summer
Some big companies are reporting real financial pain from tariffs and economic uncertainty — but for others, business is booming.