Winona gives residents fighting frozen pipes a break on their water billsMarch 4, 2014 4:31 PMBy Tim NelsonUnderground pipes that enter homes are freezing, and many residents are letting water run continuously to avoid repairs that can cost hundreds of dollars.
Play3min 51secEurope to US: Get your own cheese namesMarch 4, 2014 12:29 PMBy LaToya Dennis The European Union wants U.S. food makers to stop using names with historical ties to Europe. But what else would you call, say, Parmesan and Brie?
Play4min 38secPolar vortex hasn't chilled Minnesota's economyMarch 4, 2014 4:00 AMBy Matt Sepic and Trisha VolpeEven though this winter's harsh weather has been tough on some people's bank accounts, others have benefited. So the nasty winter isn't having much of an effect on Minnesota's overall economy.
Shutdown cost national parks at least $414MMarch 3, 2014 8:30 PMBy The Associated PressInterior Secretary Sally Jewell said the 16-day shutdown was a striking reminder that national parks are a powerful economic engine for local economies across the country.
Play4min 45secMinn. married same-sex couples file first income taxesMarch 3, 2014 7:14 PMBy Tom CrannThis will be the first year that Minnesota same-sex couples will be able to file both federal and state income taxes as legally married couples.
Mall of America reaches deal to finance $300M expansionMarch 3, 2014 6:34 PMBy Jon CollinsMall of America Vice President of Public Relations Dan Jasper said the expansion will add about 700,000 square feet to the Mall of America.
Economist: Heating cost spike could hurt other spendingMarch 3, 2014 2:40 PMBy Mark ZdechlikXcel Energy officials say the cost of natural gas is about 15 percent higher this heating season than the previous one.
7 companies seek contract to salvage MNsureMarch 3, 2014 2:31 PMBy Elizabeth StawickiThe two-year prime vendor contract requires the winning bidder to ensure MNsure meets deadlines, stays within budget, and meets quality benchmarks.
More than 20 flights canceled at MSPMarch 3, 2014 12:04 PMBy Liala HelalAs of this morning, the numbers showed most of the cancellations affected flights to the eastern part of the country as a storm hits the area, said spokeswoman Melissa Scovronski.
Play38min 30secWhat GDP, unemployment rate and inflation really tell us about the economyMarch 3, 2014 9:00 AMZachary Karabell, president of RiverTwice Research, is out with a new book, "The Leading Indicators," to explain how these numbers "rule our world."