Money

How President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs could affect Minnesota's economy and your finances
President-elect Donald Trump says he will impose sweeping new tariffs of 25 percent on Canada and Mexico and another 10 percent tariff on China. If implemented, they could dramatically raise prices and impact businesses here in Minnesota.
Why is it so hard to talk about money?
Honest, transparent conversations about money are rare. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how conflicts about money are not usually about money.
St. Paul to wipe out medical debt for 32,000 residents
City officials said the $40 million program will help alleviate medical costs for debt-strapped residents.
More than $10 billion has been spent on ads in the 2024 election
Spending on campaign ads is up $1 billion from four years ago, according to data from AdImpact, analyzed by NPR. The state that's been the target of the most money is Pennsylvania.
Boeing machinists go on strike after rejecting contract
The deal would have raised wages by 25 percent, lowered employees’ share of health care costs, and boosted retirement contributions by the company. But many rank and file union members were unhappy.
A year after the Big 3 strike, some union autoworkers face an uncertain future
Last fall's strike against Ford, GM and Stellantis yielded record contracts for autoworkers. With a slowdown in car sales, Stellantis workers now face job cuts, production slowdowns and uncertainty.