Business & Economy

July 3, 2024 7:31 PM

Hundreds of Minneapolis park workers poised to strike for a week beginning July 4

The union representing workers says the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s latest contract proposal lacks sufficient wage raises and hazard protections. The park board says negotiations have been reasonable and in good faith. They are prepared to adjust maintenance service around a smaller staff.

by Cari Spencer

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July 3, 2024 1:20 PM

GM will pay $146M in federal penalties because 5.9 million old vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide

General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles don’t comply with emissions and fuel economy standards.

by The Associated Press

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July 3, 2024 10:59 AM

The value of vacation in 2024

Are you burned out? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the value of vacation. Davis’ guests helped us understand the need to unplug from work, how managers can support time off and how you can learn how to rest.

by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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July 3, 2024 4:01 AM

'We’re not stuck.' Why Boeing’s Starliner isn’t returning to Earth (yet)

The return of Starliner has been indefinitely delayed, but NASA and Boeing say the astronauts will use the spaceship to get home — eventually.

by Geoff Brumfiel

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July 2, 2024 3:55 PM

New state law seeks to increase wages, competition for workers

On Monday, a new Minnesota law took effect that bans agreements between companies prohibiting one from hiring the other’s workers. They are known as “shadow noncompete clauses,” and advocates say the new law will help workers find jobs with competitive wages.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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July 2, 2024 3:35 PM

Rain and flooding dim Fourth of July spark for businesses, events

Flooding and rainy weather have led to canceled and rescheduled fireworks displays, park closures and financial stress for businesses that rely on a busy Fourth of July.

by Cari Spencer

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July 2, 2024 10:35 AM

Coping with more rain and storms in a warming climate

With climate warming, when it rains it really pours. 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.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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July 2, 2024 5:55 AM

Struggling with falling demand for farm equipment, Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs

Deere is laying off nearly 600 workers as the farm equipment manufacturer deals with declining demand. Deere said the production positions being cut are concentrated at two factories in Iowa and one at its home base in Moline, Illinois, where 280 employees will be laid off effective Aug. 30.

by The Associated Press

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July 2, 2024 5:39 AM

Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat

The Biden administration is proposing a rule aimed at addressing excessive heat in the workplace, as tens of millions of people in the U.S. are under heat advisories due to blistering temperatures.

by The Associated Press