Business from Minnesota Public Radio

FDA: Medtronic brain stimulator missed study goal

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:55:10 -0600

The Food and Drug Administration says a Medtronic nerve stimulating implant failed to significantly reduce seizures in epilepsy patients.

Despite veto threat, Dems move forward with revised bonding bill

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:58:16 -0600

Democrats in the Minnesota Legislature are moving forward with a nearly $1 billion public works bill.

Bill proposes new way to finance energy efficiency projects

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:39:59 -0600

A bill advancing in the Legislature would create a new way for Minnesota businesses and homeowners to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

More Minn. schools buy food from local farms

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:25:17 -0600

A new survey says the number of Minnesota school districts buying fresh food from local farms is growing.

Business, labor groups converge on Minn. Capitol

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:21:49 -0600

A major business group and a big labor union both come to the Capitol on Wednesday to promote their interests.

Colleges hand out emergency cash to more students

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:00:00 -0600

Paying for college isn't easy, and one unexpected bill like a car repair could be enough to force a student to drop out. Most Minnesota colleges have a little-known pool of money set aside to help students facing financial hardships to stay in school.

State considers tougher copper-nickel mining rules

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:00:00 -0600

A Senate committee takes up a bill today that would tighten the rules for copper-nickel mining, just as a half-dozen companies are in the midst of making plans to open such mines in northeastern Minnesota.

Albert Lea food maker recalls crab spread, citing salmonella

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:17:34 -0600

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen Inc., of Albert Lea, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, after a supplier told the company that the product may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a statement released Tuesday.

Government to issue warning over baby sling suffocation risk

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:03:28 -0600

The U.S. government is preparing a safety warning about baby slings - those popular and fashionable infant carriers that parents can sling around their chests to carry their baby.

Minn. on track to meet weatherization goals

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:40:44 -0600

The Minnesota Department of Commerce says through last month, 2,693 homes in Minnesota had been weatherized with federal stimulus money.

Class-action lawsuits could cost Toyota $3B-plus

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:22:59 -0600

Toyota owners claiming that massive safety recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the Japanese auto giant $3 billion or more.

Energy Dept. sees $3-plus gasoline coming

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:24:28 -0600

The Energy Department expects pump prices to climb past $3 per gallon as more motorists hit the road in the spring and summer seasons.

Should Minnesota tax clothing purchases?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:37:05 -0600

DFL Sen. Tom Bakk, chair of the Senate Tax Committee, and Republican Sen. Julianne Ortman, ranking minority member of that committee, join Midday to discuss state taxes -- and whether the sales tax should be expanded to include a tax on clothing.

U.S. trade chief speaks live at the National Press Club

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:27:02 -0600

U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk discusses the Obama Administration's trade agenda. Kirk is the featured guest at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Debate over proposed mine reaches Capitol

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:25:07 -0600

About 70 people were at the Capitol Monday to hear testimony on a proposed copper-nickel mine for Northeastern Minnesota.