Tag: Economics
Target announces it’s abandoning its Minneapolis headquarters. Here’s why it’s no...
(Foundation for Economic Education) — Target Corporation, the eighth largest retailer in the United States, announced in an email to employees on Thursday that it will...
January tax collections nearly $300 million more than expected, paving way...
(The Center Square) – Gov. Tim Walz said this week that January tax collections will be “substantially higher” than expected, improving a previously projected...
Minnesota State Legislators: Goalposts Of COVID-19 Response Have Moved
A pair of Republican Minnesota Legislators seem worried that the state has abandoned its initial objectives in the fight against COVID-19.
Governor Tim Walz announced...
Over 1,600 Minnesotans Contacted Senate Republicans, Majority Want More Businesses Open
Minnesotans jumped on the opportunity to share which businesses they feel should reopen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Tim Walz ordered the shutdown of non...
President Of Minnesota Federal Reserve Praises Trump’s Plan To Reopen The...
The president of the Minnesota Federal Reserve, Neel Kashkari, appeared to back down from his claim that the economy may remain shut down for...
Struggling Artists Get Their Own Coronavirus Relief Fund
Numerous relief funds and even a city government project has been started to help struggling artists during coronavirus, drawing praise from some and mockery...
MN Republicans Claim Walz’s COVID-19 Response Is Unconstitutional And Unfair
A group of Republican Minnesota legislators have come together to challenge the constitutionality and efficacy of Governor Tim Walz's statewide small business shut down.
On...
Timberwolves Pledge To Keep Temporarily Unemployed Workers Afloat
The Minnesota Timberwolves pledged to donate up to $1,000,000 to assist now-unemployed game day staff at Target Center amid a canceled season and battered...
Senator Chamberlain Wants The Governor To Reconsider Restaurant Shut Down
Minnesota Republican State Senator Roger Chamberlain wants Governor Tim Walz to reconsider his shutdown of the state's restaurants and bars.
Walz issued executive order 20-04,...
MN Dairy Farmers Caught in a Trade War with Canada, Trump...
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new trade policy in Canada threatens to put dozens of Minnesota farmers out of business.
Earlier this month, the milk...