Business and Economic News

Duluth tourism boom continues
Duluth's newest waterfront resort opens today, the latest sign that visitors are flocking to the city. "They might not be going overseas or traveling to the Caribbean, but they'll still come to Duluth," a developer said.
With payday loans burying borrowers, community tries alternatives
Some experts say there are better, cheaper alternatives for getting small dollar loans than payday loans, which are often cash sources of the last resort.
Allina nurse strike: What you need to know
Here's what's at stake for nurses, the hospitals and patients.
Job market increasingly favors workers
As wages rise and competition increases for some workers, employers struggle to find people.
Nicollet Mall ready for disruptive, $50M makeover
Leaders kicked off construction of the mall's new design on Wednesday. The 12-block project will update sidewalks and streetlights, as well as add trees, a place for art and an LED light display.
Fed leaves rates unchanged; no hint on timing of next hike
The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates unchanged in light of an uncertain job market and offering no hints of when its next rate hike might occur.
Twin Cities airport security workers: We need more help
Dozens of union members rallied at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Tuesday, calling for their employer to hire more transportation security officers here and across the country.
State lawmakers negotiating a deal with the "mystery" company had signed a non-disclosure agreement with Louisiana Pacific.
Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in cash
The per-share price of $196 equals $26.2 billion -- or to put it in terms runners will understand, roughly $1 billion for each mile of a marathon.