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Business and Economic News

Hedrick Smith on 'Who Stole the American Dream?'

Hedrick Smith on 'Who Stole the American Dream?'

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author Hedrick Smith decries "wedge economics" and says America needs more "stakeholder capitalism" and citizen power. He spoke at St. John's University about his newest best-selling book, "Who Stole the American Dream?"

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Number of low-income students grows in Twin Cities suburbs

Number of low-income students grows in Twin Cities suburbs

The number of low-income students in the suburbs of the seven-county Twin Cities metro area climbed 64 percent from 2005 to 2015. Now, nearly 130,000 suburban students, or 33 percent, qualify for free or reduced-price meals, up from 20 percent a decade ago.
by The Associated Press

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How much ethical behavior can we expect from government and business?

How much ethical behavior can we expect from government and business?

How much ethical behavior can we expect from government and business leaders? Kirk Hanson of Santa Clara University says ethical failures cause real harm to real people, and politicians and CEO's are constantly manipulating their reputation and shaping their identity-- rather than living their own identity.

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Projected costs leap for Vikes stadium walking bridge

Projected costs leap for Vikes stadium walking bridge

Bids to build a controversial pedestrian bridge connecting the new Vikings Stadium to a nearby light rail station came in nearly 40 percent more than previously projected. Officials are trying to figure out their next move.
by Curtis Gilbert

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