March 8, 2022

Threat of deadly virus keeps poultry farmers on edge

After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, case numbers are finally on the decline, and many restrictions are being lifted. But Minnesota's poultry producers are […]
March 8, 2022

McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Starbucks join a corporate exodus from Russia

McDonald's says it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Charlie Neibergall/AP Updated March 8, […]
March 8, 2022

Biden to ban Russian oil imports over Ukraine war

President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a […]
March 7, 2022

10 Mall of America Restaurants That Are Actually Good

Plan a meal between shopping and rides. | Mall of America Minnesota’s largest tourist draw has plenty of delicious stops It’s the number one tourist […]
March 7, 2022

Gas prices surge to above $4 a gallon, near a national record

In Los Angeles, gas cost more than $5 a gallon last week. In the rest of the country, gas is a relative bargain at just […]
March 4, 2022

Minnesota lawmakers at odds over drought relief package

Minnesota farmers and ranchers still reeling from last summer's drought are asking the Legislature for urgency on relief, though lawmakers on either side of the aisle have […]
March 4, 2022

The U.S. added 678,000 jobs in February. It's another sign of a hot labor market

A hiring sign is posted outside business in Huntingdon Valley, Pa., on Feb. 22. Employers are keen for workers as the economy continues to recover […]
March 3, 2022

Minnesota farmers face rising costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Rising costs for fuel, fertilizer and food are just some of the issues American farmers are dealing with following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They may […]
March 2, 2022

Invasion of Ukraine ripples through the agricultural economy

The Russian invasion of Ukraine affects Howard Dahls’ business. It’s also hurting his friends. The small farm equipment manufacturing company he runs in Fargo, N.D., […]
March 2, 2022

Minnesota GOP moves to block Zuckerberg cash from elections

A Minnesota Senate elections committee on Tuesday began considering a bill to block local governments from using outside money for election expenses. The legislation mirrors […]