Business and Economic News

Highway 100 shutdown tops Twin Cities weekend road woes
Minnesota Highway 100 closes in both directions in the west metro starting tonight. It's the Twin Cities biggest hassle this weekend but, oh, there are more. Here's your map.
Ford completes environmental investigation on former St. Paul plant site
MPCA hydrogeologist Amy Hadiaris said that while "things are looking pretty good," there are dozens of areas of scattered contamination. Ford says the cleanup will likely take until at least 2019.
Blue Cross delivers major blow to health reform in Minnesota
The insurer has decided to stop selling health plans to individuals and families in Minnesota starting next year. Its smaller subsidiary, Blue Plus, will continue to offer plans on the individual market.
Do nurses strikes harm patients? It's a definite maybe
The nurses union says Allina is putting patient safety at risk during the strike, but the company says its replacement staff are sufficient.
Judge tells Wells Fargo to take down signs near stadium
A federal judge has ordered Wells Fargo to remove rooftop signs from two new office towers near U.S. Bank Stadium.
How Native American tribes saved a giant, ancient squash from oblivion
Native Americans in the Great Lakes region have cultivated the giant squash for centuries. Now tribes are sharing the seeds with each other and with small farmers to bring the plant back.
The federal rules on the commercial use of drones take effect in late August.
Live at National Press Club: Labor Secretary Thomas Perez
US Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, one of the people most often mentioned as a possible vice presidential running mate for Hillary Clinton. The Labor Secretary will talk about that, no doubt, and will focus on the many issues facing American workers.
Amid strike, nurses union asks attorney general to scrutinize Allina's finances
The union said it figures Allina will spend some $25 million on replacements for striking nurses. Union attorney Mathew Keller questioned whether it's reasonable for Allina to spend that much money on a strike when it's demanding much smaller savings on union health benefits.
The U.S. Department of Labor says the company will have to pay $492,000 in back wages to 339 women who were denied entry level jobs at a turkey processing facility in Willmar.