Business and Economic News

Why many Midwestern farmers are pro-TPP
A coalition of more than 200 agriculture groups wrote an open letter urging Congress to approve the trade deal, saying it'll help U.S. farmers stay competitive in an increasingly crowded world market.
U.S. Bank Stadium's next milestone: artificial turf
The new playing field will be a long way from the carpet in the old Metrodome.
This Seattle chef is embracing a higher minimum wage
Smaller companies have until 2021 to comply with a new $15 an hour minimum wage, but some entrepreneurs are embracing the call for a higher minimum wage ahead of schedule. One of them is Renee Erickson, a Seattle chef.
U.S. economy gained 160K jobs in April; unemployment rate holds steady
Analysts had expected the economy to gain significantly more jobs. The economy has gained an average of about 250,000 jobs monthly for the past six months.
How to buy a car: Start with some patience
A car is one of the larger purchases most people make. How can you make sure that purchase isn't a mistake? Don't "buy it today." Do your research. Don't panic. Easy, right?
After two and a half years of public review, two proposed oil pipelines through northern Minnesota are again the subject of public hearings.
The media, the protest movement and Unicorn Riot
Online news startup Unicorn Riot has found a cultural niche reporting on the voices within social justice movements that traditional media can leave out.
Improving labor market turns tables on restaurant owners
As the state's unemployment rate has fallen, the number of open jobs has increased. That means more employers are competing for a smaller pool of applicants. That's especially true for Minnesota's hospitality and restaurant industry.
An Enterprise Minnesota survey of 400 manufacturing executives throughout the state found 90 percent are bullish about the financial future of their firms.
Uber plans to kill surge pricing, though drivers say it makes job worth it
Uber is using machine learning to predict high demand, which would allow the app to schedule extra drivers instead of hiking rates at busy times. But such a change would hurt driver pay.