Business and Economic News

Alatus is development board's choice for TCAAP site in Arden Hills
The Minneapolis-based developer will now negotiate with officials from Ramsey County and Arden Hills to redevelop the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site.
Former ambassador Jon Huntsman on US-China relations
A Twin Cities speech by former US ambassador to China, Jon Huntsman. The former Utah governor and 2012 Republican presidential candidate addressed the Hendrickson Forum at St. Mary's University of Minnesota. Huntsman says China plays the long game--the really long game-- and the US plays the short game. There are lessons each can learn from the other.
Retirement: How to start saving
When it comes to retirement, many Americans are unprepared. Two personal finance professionals shared their tips for starting to save.
Bitcoin's maker revealed? Australian says he is 'Satoshi Nakamoto'
Craig Wright, 45, is an entrepreneur whose name has often been mentioned in conversations about bitcoin's creator; in recent months, he was also investigated by tax authorities.
Still a mystery, Prince's wealth may be the superstar in death
Some details of Prince's net worth may be disclosed later today in the first court hearing on his estate. Whatever its value, the superstar may end up worth more in death than in life.
Comfrey swoops in to save ailing grocer
A 1998 tornado leveled Comfrey's grocery store, and the owner rebuilt. But a downturn in business left the store on the brink.
U.S. Steel says China is using cyber stealth to steal its secrets
The steelmaker is asking a U.S. agency to investigate its claims that the Chinese government not only dumps steel at unfair prices, but also uses computer hackers to steal intellectual property.
Minn. fair seeks to match small businesses with govt. contracts
Small business owners hope to find reliable revenue streams in government contracts. A recent fair near Minneapolis helped some navigate the complicated process.
U.S. Steel says China is using cyber stealth to steal its secrets
The steelmaker is asking a U.S. agency to investigate its claims that the Chinese government not only dumps steel at unfair prices, but also uses computer hackers to steal intellectual property.