Business and Economic News

Ideas for the future of Minnesota's Iron Range
Community members from northern Minnesota shared their visions for remaking the area's economy at a forum in Hibbing, Minn. on Wednesday.
NBA jerseys can bear advertising logos, league says
Starting in 2017, NBA players will see two new logos on their jerseys: one from Nike, and another from corporate sponsors that make deals with each team.
New listings are up just a half a percent and the number of homes for sale is near a 13-year low.
Dayton warns Essar Steel to fix finances or risk losing leases
Gov. Mark Dayton upped the pressure Thursday on the company involved in a long delayed steel project in northern Minnesota, saying it has until July 1 to get its financial house in order or risk losing state mineral leases.
Beginning Friday night, drivers can expect detours at I-394 and Highway 62.
As part of an MPR News series on the future of Minnesota's Iron Range, Phil Picardi spoke with entrepreneur Andrew Hanegmon.
Want to set up a shell corporation?  No problem
Setting up a shell corporation turns out to be something you can do in just a little more time than it takes to open an email account, with the help of one of the army of law firms and financial advisers that specialize in them.
Westminster Town Hall Forum: Jacob Hacker on 'Prosperity Economics: Building an Economy for All'
A LIVE broadcast of the Westminster Town Hall Forum. Jacob Hacker has written about politics and the economy for a long time and his latest book is called "American Amnesia: How the War on Government Led Us to Forget What Made America Prosper."