From immigration to DEI programs to the federal workforce, here’s a rundown of the local impact of the president’s orders.
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Rochester
Former restaurant building will be razed in downtown Rochester
The site of Michaels restaurant has sat dormant since 2014 as efforts to redevelop the prominent property have stalled.
February 6, 2025
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How Trump tariffs could affect Minnesota consumers and companies
The tariffs against Canada and Mexico have been postponed a month, but a 10% import tax on China is still on for Tuesday.
February 4, 2025
Real Estate
Minnesota is in a housing shortage. Legislators are unifying to find a fix.
Like states across the country, Minnesota is staring down a housing shortage, especially at lower price points.
January 27, 2025
Economy
There’s no shortage of good ideas for improving the U.S. retirement system
From Jimmy Carter’s administration to a bipartisan proposal in 2023, many lawmakers and economists have tried to help Americans save money for their senior years.
January 25, 2025
Economy
Minnesota’s labor shortage eased in 2024 but is far from resolved
The number of workers still lags the number of open jobs, with December being the sixth-consecutive month of job growth.
January 23, 2025
The Good Life
More women are sharing their homes as they grow older
Tight housing market and loneliness epidemic lead many to seek roommates.
January 21, 2025
Economy
Federal Reserve rate cuts could create more harm than good
Financial markets are still concerned about inflation. The Fed influences short-term interest rates, which are falling, but longer-term bonds like the 10-year Treasury are a better reflection of inflation expectations.
January 18, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Warroad welcomes its first new mayor in 30 years
Bob Marvin, of the Marvin Windows and Doors family, lost by 8 votes in November to a longtime Marvin employee.
January 11, 2025
Business
Ramstad: With Legislature in chaos, at least lawmakers won’t raise taxes
That’s because of uncertainty on tax policy in Washington and a projected budget surplus in 2025.
AuthoredEvan Ramstad
AuthoredEvan RamstadJanuary 11, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Former congressman Tim Penny to retire from southern Minnesota nonprofit
Penny plans to transition away from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation over the next few months as its board picks a new CEO.
January 7, 2025
Economy
Many Minnesotans overspent during the holidays. Now it’s time to clean up the debt.
Financial experts have several methods to help clients pay down credit cards and set realistic spending plans for the future.
January 6, 2025
Economy
Minnesota H-1B workers nearly double in decade as businesses rely on visas more than ever
Mayo Clinic received the most H-1B visas among employers in the state in fiscal 2024, followed by the University of Minnesota.
January 4, 2025