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Business and Economic News

Northstar rail canceled after BNSF derailment

Northstar rail canceled after BNSF derailment

A BNSF train derailed between Elk River and Ramsey this morning, and the damaged cars are blocking the tracks. Metro Transit says limited bus replacement service is available, but the buses will have limited capacity and won't be running on a regular schedule.
by Tim Nelson

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Metro Transit touts new Green Line

The Green Line opens to the public on Saturday. The eleven-mile route connects downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Brian Lamb, Metro Transit's General Manager, about the new line.

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After rocky start, Green Line overcomes community objections

After rocky start, Green Line overcomes community objections

The opening-day festivities probably won't carry a trace of the acrimony that long bedeviled plans to send trains between the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul. In the end, opposition from residents, the University of Minnesota, and businesses proved no match for the largest public-works project in state history.
by Laura Yuen

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Top Coast Festival: Neil Blumenthal on philanthropic capitalism

Top Coast Festival: Neil Blumenthal on philanthropic capitalism

The co-founder of the Warby Parker eyeglass company speaks with MPR's Chris Farrell about doing business and doing good. Blumenthal says businesses can't be "shareholder-centric," they must consider ALL of their stakeholders-- customers, workers, community and the environment.
by Chris Farrell

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Federal health law helped Minnesota's uninsured rate drop 41 percent

Federal health law helped Minnesota's uninsured rate drop 41 percent

About 180,000 Minnesotans have gained health insurance as a result of the law, mainly through enrollments in government-sponsored coverage such as Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Why Americans hate their work

Why Americans hate their work

A whopping 70 percent of Americans don't feel engaged in their jobs.

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Franken: Student debt stymies the U.S. economy

Franken: Student debt stymies the U.S. economy

Student debt is in the spotlight this week in Washington. On Monday, President Obama signed an executive order that allows more borrowers to cap student loan payments at 10 percent of their monthly income. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Sen. Al Franken about the proposal.

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