Business and Economic News

‘We will see President Trump in court’: Minnesota to challenge order pausing federal funding
Minnesota agencies, lawmakers and groups seek out answers on how a freeze in federal funding will play out with billions of dollars potentially on the line.
As Trump’s executive orders grow, ‘the reality of them actually happening is more complicated’
A political scientist joined MPR News host Nina Moini to chat about if and exactly how quickly Trump’s executive orders may go into effect.
Egg prices are soaring. Don't expect that to change anytime soon
It looks like grocery shoppers hoping for soaring egg prices to turn around are likely to be waiting a while. Prices have more than doubled since the summer of 2023 and millions of chickens are still being slaughtered every month because of bird flu.
The economics of being single: the financial trade-offs of living solo
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about living solo — how singles are rethinking their finances and redefining the way they live in a world that seems like it’s catered to couples.
Target gets booted from Twin Cities Pride festival after rolling back DEI efforts
Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto says the nonprofit made the decision because Target is not standing up “against those who are fighting against us.”
Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok
The aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban.
Target is ending its diversity goals as a strong DEI opponent occupies the White House
The Minneapolis-based retailer says it’s joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.