Business & Economy

Cathy Wurzer talks with Tim Nelson about an expected Vikings stadium deal.

Washington Post travel reporter Andrea Sachs recently flew on Spirit Airlines and shares her experience.

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The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to the lowest point in four years, a further sign that the U.S. job market is improving.

State officials apparently have struck a long-awaited deal for a new Vikings stadium in Minneapolis, after a meeting behind closed doors in the governor's office.

Change could do local-food movement one better.

The upshot of the state budget forecast is that the shape of Minnesota's economy remains positive and continues to outperform the nation overall, but not greatly.

With the state budget appearing to be on track, Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP legislative leaders say they want to focus the rest of the legislative session on jobs.

Apple's market capitalization topped $500 billion Wednesday, climbing to a mountain peak where few companies have ventured — and none have stayed for long.

Both proponents and foes of controversial proposed sulfide mining projects in Minnesota are launching public relations offensives, starting with events in St. Paul.