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As planting begins, Minnesota farmers wary of war’s impact
Farmers’ harvests in 2025 were mostly unprofitable, and many growers are expecting to again lose money this year.
Nostalgia grows for ‘old Target’ as retailer reshapes stores
Nostalgia for the “old Target” is showing up everywhere. Part of it reflects a broader throwback trend. Another part comes as the retailer plans to revamp stores after several years...
Target revamps grocery strategy as more customers opt for budget or premium chains
More grocery shoppers are picking a side: trading down to bargain chains or trading up to higher-end grocers, leaving middle-market retailers like Target with less room to compete.
Minnesota has a record number of apprenticeships. Here’s why they’re growing in popularity
Apprenticeship opportunities in Minnesota are booming as high schools, two-year colleges and employers embrace the value of workers earning a solid wage while simultaneously training for a career.
Minnesota corn farmers withstood a trade war. The war in Iran is the next cost challenge
The U.S. war with Iran is wreaking havoc on the global fertilizer market and stressing Minnesota corn farmers who are already managing tense balance sheets.
General Mills lowers sales, profit outlook as stressed consumers spend less
The Minnesota-based food company lowered its outlook in the face of “historically low consumer sentiment, heightened uncertainty and significant volatility,” CEO Jeff Harmening said.
Minnesota statewide strike, economic blackout to protest ICE on Friday
Thousands of union members, religious faithful and ordinary citizens are expected to participate in a massive statewide economic strike on Friday that organizers are hoping will bring an end to...
Faced with a housing crisis, this southern Minnesota city is saying yes to experimental builds
Over the past few months, the City Council in this town of about 14,000 has approved a flurry of housing projects
No degree, no job? Tighter labor market leaves many with fewer options.
As employers tighten up hiring criteria in the loosening labor market, it’s becoming even harder for the roughly 60% of Americans without a degree to land a job.
Why Hormel is struggling to profit off America’s protein obsession
The Fortune 500 company has broadened its protein offerings in recent years, adding convenient deli option Columbus Craft Meats, healthy ground turkey and snack staple Planters nuts.