Business and Economic News

Rival Vikings, Packers fans to meet in tug-of-war contest on Stillwater Lift Bridge
Dubbed the “Border Battle,” the event will start at 9 a.m., about six hours before the two NFL teams face off at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The location will be literally on the border: the Stillwater Lift Bridge, which spans the St. Croix River between Minnesota and Wisconsin.
A health care provider that faced dozens of prisoner lawsuits is filing for bankruptcy
Wellpath, a health care provider for hospitals, prisons and jails, has been dogged by wrongful death and medical negligence suits. What happens to those cases now that it has filed for bankruptcy?
Job market jitters real for some mid-career Minnesotans and recent grads
Even with the state’s relatively low 3.5 percent unemployment rate, some younger Minnesotans coming out of college and those in mid-career are seeing a job market now that worries them. Recent announcements of mass layoffs add to the anxiety.
New shelter to open in Duluth for young adults experiencing homelessness
A new, $1.6 million shelter serving young adults ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness is scheduled to open in Duluth next month, offering young people transitional housing and supportive services.
Starbucks baristas’ ‘strike before Christmas’ has reached Twin Cities, hundreds of U.S. stores
Starbucks’ union says workers are walking off the job at some 300 — out of over 10,000 — stores across the U.S. as contract negotiations falter. The company urges it to return to the bargaining table.
American Airlines operations up and running again after technical issue grounded U.S. flights
American Airlines flights are cleared to fly after a brief grounding due to systemwide technical issue. American had reported a technical issue affecting its entire system with millions traveling for the holiday.