Business and Economic News

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is betting on the future of downtown St. Paul
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the owner of the Minnesota Wild, Craig Leipold, about his career, hockey and what’s ahead in his new role as majority owner of the St. Paul Hotel.
Target Field workers strike during Twins-Dodgers game
Target Field concessions workers are striking during Monday’s Twins-Dodgers game, demanding higher wages and affordable health insurance while asking fans not to buy food or drinks at the stadium.
Subscription fatigue? How to take control of those monthly fees
Do you know how many subscriptions you have? Recurring fees for everything from streaming services to gym memberships add up. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how to manage “subscription fatigue” and save money.
Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies
During his chairmanship, Greenspan was celebrated as possibly the best central banker in history. But later, his reputation was tarnished by the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
New study outlines costly steps to control ‘forever chemicals’ in east Twin Cities metro
A new study from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency recommends the state take action to contain the underground contamination plume and keep it from spreading more. It’s still unclear who would pay for the plan, which could cost hundreds of millions of dollars.