Business and Economic News

Ending weeks of speculation, Cray Inc. said Tuesday it will move its St. Paul offices along with some 350 employees into a newly built office complex at the Mall of America.
Candidates for president talk a lot about job creation -- and blame each other for job loses. But many factors are beyond the reach of government. Two experts explain how jobs are gained and lost in the modern economy.
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.