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Business and Economic News

How will Brexit affect Minnesota companies?

Tom Weber talked with Chris Farrell, senior economics contributor at Marketplace and economics commentator for Minnesota Public Radio, about how Minnesota companies could be affected by the Britain's decision to leave the European Union.

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Allina retools offer to nurses, hoping to restart talks

Allina retools offer to nurses, hoping to restart talks

Allina Health is asking nurses at five hospitals to return to the bargaining table, saying it's willing to further delay elimination of health insurance plans that nurses want to keep.
by Martin Moylan

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How does Brexit affect Minnesota?

Investors are scrambling to react to the Brexit vote and its ramifications, and global business leaders are facing tough decisions around their operations with the U.K.

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Allina nurses strike ends, but impasse remains

Allina nurses strike ends, but impasse remains

The nurses union and hospital management each say they're no closer to a deal on a health plan than they were when the strike began.
by Matt Sepic

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Some crops suffering, but most are in fine shape across state

Some crops suffering, but most are in fine shape across state

Some Minnesota farmers have had tough weather to cope with this year as they tried to get a crop in the ground. But overall, most farm fields are in good condition.
by Mark Steil

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Buying health coverage outside work? Get used to less choice

Buying health coverage outside work? Get used to less choice

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota's retreat from individual and family coverage reflects a national trend. Experts say the plans attract too many high-cost consumers, forcing insurers to boost premiums, eat losses or bail out.
by Martin Moylan

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Global stocks tumble after Britain votes to leave the EU

Global stocks tumble after Britain votes to leave the EU

Stunned investors reacted by rushing to the safety of gold and U.S. government bonds as they wondered what will come next for Britain, Europe and the global economy.
by Associated Press

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Will sex abuse claims lead more Minn. dioceses to bankruptcy?

Will sex abuse claims lead more Minn. dioceses to bankruptcy?

Catholic Church leaders in St. Cloud, Crookston, New Ulm and Winona are weighing what to do as their dioceses face the financial fallout from hundreds of sex abuse claims between them.
by Martin Moylan

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Highway 100 shutdown tops Twin Cities weekend road woes

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.
by MPR News Staff

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Ford completes environmental investigation on former St. Paul plant site

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.
by Tim Nelson

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