Business and Economic News

Minnesota’s summer tourism season struggled, new Fed survey shows
Minnesota’s tourism and hospitality industry had a rough summer, with about half of businesses reporting drops in customers and revenue, according to a new survey from the Minneapolis Fed.
Attorney General asks court to provide oversight in Rainbow Health closure
Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking a district court to step in and monitor the dissolution of Rainbow Health, a long-running HIV and LGBTQ+ services center that abruptly shut down in July.
U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico
Threats and violence against inspectors have caused the U.S. to suspend inspections in the past. California growers question if Mexico's inspectors would be better equipped to withstand the pressure.
Marshall-based food company‘s exit signals end of era for Yelloh, formerly Schwan‘s Home Delivery
For 72 years, the iconic yellow truck from southwestern Minnesota delivered food to families across the country. That will end on Nov. 8.
Southwest is changing how it boards planes, but don’t expect it to be faster
Southwest Airlines is expected to say more this week about its major change to assigned seats. It’s part of a larger shift across the industry to maximize revenue, even if it makes boarding slower.
Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough
Boeing said Monday it made a “best and final offer” to striking machinists, but the workers' union said the proposal isn't good enough and there won't be a ratification vote before Boeing's deadline.
Minnesota-based company Yelloh, once better known as Schwan’s, announces November closure
Once the operator of the largest fleet of freezer trucks in the U.S., Yelloh announced Monday it will wrap up operations in November. Until recently it was known as Schwan’s Home Delivery, famed for its iconic yellow trucks.