Business and Economic News

SOS: Puerto Rico is losing doctors, leaving patients stranded
Every day, at least one doctor in the economically challenged U.S. territory moves to Florida and other states where they're well-paid and better jobs abound.
Wounded Warrior Project fires top 2 executives after reports of overspending
The charity responds to questions about its overhead costs, such as the $26 million it spent on conventions -- including at least one that was held at a luxury resort.
Climate Cast: Why so little climate coverage on TV news?
Long-time WCCO reporter and anchor Don Shelby talks about the pressures television newsrooms face when deciding whether to cover climate change as a news story.
Twin Metals lease on mine areas under environmental review
Mining opponents are looking ahead to a pending federal decision that will have further bearing on whether copper-nickel mines are to be developed within the watershed of the protected wilderness.
MnDOT replaces roadside lights with LED lamps
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says it will replace more than 10,000 roadside lights around the Twin Cities by this fall with power-saving LED lamps.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged PMT Corp. hired 70 sales reps from 2007 to 2010 but none was female or over the age of 40.
How to keep money from messing up your marriage
Finances are one of the things most likely to cause discord in a relationship, whether you're just starting out or have been together for years. Here are some ways to avoid common conflicts.