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CEO of U.S. Bancorp weighs in on the economy, tariffs and AI
Chris Farrell, senior economics contributor for MPR News, speaks with the CEO of U.S. Bancorp, Gunjan Kedia. The conversation was part of the Minnesota Carlson First Tuesday Speaker Series at the University of Minnesota.
Big cat on the prowl: Mountain lion spotted in Duluth
Duluth police have confirmed that a mountain lion was spotted in the city on Tuesday afternoon. Students were brought inside two nearby schools for a short time.
Mni Sota Fund receives Bush Foundation grant, expanding support for economic self-determination
The $7 million community innovation grant will help Mni Sota Fund increase loans to entrepreneurs and small businesses owners, and grow its financial literacy and home buying education opportunities.
How many Somalis in Minnesota could be impacted by federal intervention?
Reports that the Trump administration plans to primarily target Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the Twin Cities follow a call from the president to end Temporary Protected Status for some Somali Americans. How many people could be impacted by these measures?
Minnesota budget forecast will set the stage for 2026 legislative session
Economists and leaders from the Department of Minnesota Management and Budget will offer a glimpse into how much money the state is collecting in taxes and fees — and how much it is spending on schools, public safety, health programs and other government services.
Minnesota Native groups expand efforts to protect unhoused women
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center is working to provide culturally grounded services, including housing, at a time when need for those services is growing.