Business and Economic News

Petition calls for boycott of Target's 'inclusive' bathroom policy
After Target said employees and customers should use the "facility that corresponds with their gender identity," the American Family Association argued the policy was unsafe for women and kids.
University of Minnesota alumnus co-founds coffee company
A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Andrew Healy joined forces with his best friend Alex French to found Bizzy Coffee -- a company that delivers organic, cold brew coffee.
Could you come up with $400 if disaster struck?
According to the Federal Reserve Board, 47 percent of Americans would have trouble coming up with $400 for a health problem, car repair or other emergency.
Lawmakers won't name the firm but say they must move quickly or risk losing a plant that could bring some 250 good-paying jobs to a hard-hit part of Minnesota. Not everyone's on board, however.
Prince's wealth likely to remain a mystery in death
Media reports often put Prince's worth at as much as $300 million. Experts, however, say it's unlikely the public will completely know the extent of his wealth or who'll get it now that he's gone.
What will Volkswagen do for its diesel customers?
Some car owners could get a cash payment of $5,000; others could receive an offer to buy their car back, according to early reports on a possible deal with U.S. regulators.
MnDOT: St. Croix Crossing will look more like a bridge by year's end
Construction on the St. Croix River bridge project is speeding up with the warmer spring weather. Officials aim to install most of the deck segments this year. But the project is still behind schedule.
Treasury decides to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill
The decision caps a public campaign asking for the change and months of deliberation by the Treasury.