Business & Economy

Coping with more rain and storms in a warming climate
With climate warming, when it rains it really pours. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the Minnesota commerce commissioner and the state climate director about why we’re seeing an increase in intense rain and violent storms and how we can prepare for and prevent damage from floods, wind and hail.
A San Francisco store is shipping LGBTQ+ books to places where they are banned
In what she calls "Books Not Bans," Becka Robbins sends titles to groups that want them in the face of a movement by conservative advocacy groups and lawmakers to ban them from schools and libraries.
Job Interview: Restoration expert rebuilds homes and hope
Flooding across the state means homes are affected by heavy damage. One restoration expert explains it is critical to approach families with compassion before the reconstruction begins.
How a Minnesota gym is training elite gymnasts for the Olympics
The USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials are kicking off in Minneapolis, and one Champlin gym is known for sending athletes to compete at the highest level.
At the factory that builds the 737 Max, Boeing rethinks how it trains new hires
Troubled plane maker Boeing is changing how it trains new recruits at the factory near Seattle where it assembles the 737 Max, part of a broader effort to improve quality after a midair blowout.
Rebuilding from a recent fire, 19 Bar is still a cornerstone of Twin Cities Pride
Minneapolis is gearing up for Twin Cities Pride this weekend — but a local staple will be missing this year. One of the oldest gay bars in the city, 19 Bar, has been closed since a fire destroyed the interior in March. Its staff and regulars are reminiscing on its many years, and planning pride without it.