Economy
After Decade Slump, Horse Breeding & Racing On The Rise
It’s a big night for racing in the Twin Cities, as the horses at Canterbury park are ready for the start of the racing season. It’s not just the jockeys and trainers who have something to be excited about.
City Officials Help Brew Up Craft Beer Growth
Have a beer, help the economy? That seems to be the idea in some cities that have rushed to embrace craft brewers.
Survey Suggests Midwest Economy Improving
A big jump in new orders suggests the economy is improving in nine Midwest and Plains states, but it’s too soon to say whether that trend will continue, according to a monthly survey released Monday.
Supervalu Eliminating About 1,100 Positions
Supervalu is eliminating about 1,100 positions nationwide, or about 3 percent of its workforce, less than a week after the supermarket operator completed the sale of five of its grocery chains.
Good Question: Does The Rising Market Mean A Rising Economy?
It’s been more than five years since we’ve seen the Dow at such high levels, but most of us don’t feel like celebrating.
Study Finds Homelessness Still Rising In Minnesota
A new study by Wilder Research finds homelessness continues to rise in Minnesota but not as dramatically as during the economic crash.
Survey: More Slow Economic Growth Ahead In Midwest
A monthly economic survey index for nine Midwest and Plains states dipped last month, suggesting only slow growth for the region over the next three to six months.
MN Businesses, Lawmakers Lash Out Against Medical Device Tax
Minnesota’s medical device makers say a new tax to help pay for the federal health care law could cause cutbacks, and even layoffs.
Next Minn. Economic Outlook Due Feb. 28
Minnesota lawmakers are being told to expect a new state economic forecast on Feb. 28, but also being warned that more uncertainty from Washington will cloud the picture.
Economic Slump Likely To Continue In Midwest
A new survey of business leaders suggests the economy will remain sluggish in nine Midwest and Plains states, and hiring will be slow over the next three to six months.
Economy Remains Weak In Midwest, Plains States
The economy in nine Midwest and Plains states likely will remain sluggish because of weakness in ethanol and food production, but conditions vary widely across the region, according to a report released Monday.
Opinion: The Fourteenth Amendment Solution
Speaker John Boehner believes he holds a strong hand in fiscal cliff and debt limit talks. He is, once again, taking the global economy hostage and playing politics with the U.S. debt limit.
Opinion: My2K
Obama is hoping to promote the discussion of the Bush tax cut extensions by getting people hooked on the topic and by getting them to use the #My2K hashtag on Twitter.
Opinion: We Must Fix Our Crumbling Infrastructure
Most Americans who traveled during this Thanksgiving holiday came face to face with an American reality: while there is much to be thankful for, our infrastructure is not one of those things.
Opinion: Americans Failed Walmart Workers
After all the hype regarding Walmart employees’ discontent with their employer and the threat of a strike on Black Friday, the long holiday weekend was saw banner sales and virtually no protest at Walmarts.
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