Business and Economic News

Officials hope public-private plan speeds Red River flood project
Fargo-Moorhead leaders say work on a massive flood diversion project will move faster if a private contractor manages much of the project instead of the Army Corps of Engineers. It's a new approach for the Corps.
Homework pays off when choosing car insurance
A watchdog group concluded that car insurance premiums are increasingly tied to factors such as credit scores and occupation rather than actual driving habits.
The residential increase would offset a proposed 5 percent rate reduction for a dozen large mining and paper companies in northeast Minnesota.
MPR News' Kerri Miller asks three present and former CEOs about what makes a good leader.
Green Line ridership surges past expectations
The Green Line light rail had another big month in October, with a record 1.3 million passengers.
Fear not: You'll get your Thanksgiving turkey, pumpkin pie
Not only will Americans enjoy grocery prices similar to last year, those traveling to belly up to the big meal will likely enjoy the cheapest Thanksgiving gas prices since 2008.
Macy's looks to redevelop Nicollet Mall location
The company is looking for partners to help overhaul the downtown Minneapolis site, as well as stores in Manhattan, Chicago and San Francisco.