September 27, 2023

New DEED commissioner on Greater Minnesota’s economy and implementing ‘massive’ new spending

Matt Varilek is fortunate as the new commissioner of Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development to have internet that is fast enough for him […]
September 27, 2023

Writers will return to work on Wednesday, after union leadership votes to end strike

Placards are gathered together at the close of a picket by members of The Writers Guild of America outside Walt Disney Studios, Tuesday, May 2, […]
September 26, 2023

Striking autoworkers draw support from other unions in Plymouth

David Kirby, who has been working for auto maker Stellantis and its predecessors for 25 years, called out to his co-workers and others on the […]
September 26, 2023

Reservations are now open for Malibu Barbie Cafe opening at Mall of America

The Barbie fever is back! Minnesota fans of the iconic doll will soon be able to experience Barbie like never before. Following the success of […]
September 26, 2023

U.S. sues Amazon in a monopoly case that could be existential for the retail giant

Amazon delivery trucks are parked in Richmond, Calif., on June 21. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images U.S. regulators and 17 states sued Amazon on Tuesday […]
September 26, 2023

Centro Is Opening a Divey New Bar in Northeast Minneapolis

Pull tabs and burgers at Bina’s. | Centro Restaurant Group Plus, Lake Minnetonka’s Vann Restaurant is closing, and a slate of October openings approach Centro […]
September 26, 2023

Autoworkers will get a historic visitor to the picket line: President Biden

With the General Motors world headquarters in the background, United Auto Workers members attend a solidarity rally as the UAW strikes the Big Three automakers […]
September 26, 2023

The U.S. needs minerals for green tech. Will Western mines have enough water?

The Resolution Copper mine, not far from Superior, Ariz., would use billions of gallons of water from the Phoenix region over the next 40 years. […]
September 26, 2023

Why many business owners would love it if you stopped using your credit card

Customers at SolDias ice cream shops in Texas are encouraged to pay with cash instead of credit cards. Owner Victor Garcia is backing a legislative […]
September 26, 2023

A vision for green energy — and jobs in underserved communities 

It's Friday night in a diner just off the interstate in Clearwater. It’s the last throes of summer so it’s jammed with travelers in the […]