October 18, 2022

Businesses and cities navigate patchwork THC landscape after legalization  

When a state law legalizing the sale of some THC products in Minnesota went into effect July 1, many Minnesotans were surprised. Some were delighted.  […]
October 18, 2022

THC businesses struggle to keep up as Minnesota cities set inconsistent rules

When a state law legalizing the sale of some THC products in Minnesota went into effect July 1, many Minnesotans were surprised. Some were delighted.  […]
October 17, 2022

Boundary Waters algae blooms spark questions, concern

Adam Heathcote has been studying blue-green algae blooms for more than 15 years, including a lot of work in lakes in Iowa and southern Minnesota […]
October 16, 2022

The cost of candy is up a scary 13% just in time for Halloween

Halloween candy — and sweets of all kinds — are much more expensive now than they were last year. Robert F. Bukaty/AP Halloween candy is […]
October 14, 2022

It's almost impossible to find a CEO who isn't bracing for a recession

Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Jamie Dimon testifies during a hearing before the House Committee on Financial Services at Rayburn House Office […]
October 13, 2022

High inflation leads to the biggest raise in Social Security in more than 40 years

Kevin Soyt, Robert Hamilton and Dave Bayer participate in a water aerobics class in the John Knox Village Continuing Care Retirement Community pool on Oct. […]
October 13, 2022

With mortgage rates near 7%, the housing party is over. Now it's hangover time

Mike Johansen stands by the door of the camping trailer where the couple is living while they wait for construction on their new home to […]
October 12, 2022

Craig stresses abortion, Kistner the economy

There's no specific question about abortion rights on any Minnesota ballot this year, but there might as well be if you ask many Democrats. Kevin […]
October 12, 2022

Money is 'A Made Up Thing' — but that doesn't change rising inflation

Journalist Jacob Goldstein traces the advent of paper money back to 1000 AD China. Above, $100 notes are printed at the Bureau of Engraving and […]
October 11, 2022

Amid global uncertainty, expect higher heating costs this winter

The cost of almost everything is going up right now, and staying warm is no exception. Fuel prices are on the rise, and that means […]