Play11min 31secThe problem with the TikTok ban, according to Minnesota content creatorsMarch 18, 2024 1:52 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa KuznetsovTwo popular TikTok creators address the potential ban on the Chinese-owned app.
The arts and crafts giant Joann files for bankruptcy, but stores will remain openMarch 18, 2024 11:41 AMBy Joe Hernandez Joann expects to receive $132 million in new financing as part of the bankruptcy agreement. The Ohio-based company will also be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Play4min 36secUber and Lyft might leave Minneapolis. Could a statewide rideshare app be the solution?March 18, 2024 10:44 AMBy Cathy Wurzer and Gracie StocktonTwin Cities customers and drivers with Uber and Lyft are bracing for both rideshare companies to stop service in the metro once a Minneapolis ordinance boosting pay goes into effect May 1. Sen. Omar Fateh is proposing a statewide service as a solution.
St. Paul teachers OK new contract set to boost pay, benefits March 15, 2024 2:32 PMBy MPR News StaffThe deal includes a $3,500 salary increase for licensed staff this school year and a 4 percent increase in 2024-25. It’s set to go to the St. Paul school board for approval next week. The two sides came together during negotiations last week, averting a strike.
Play5min 46secLessons from Texas as Uber and Lyft threaten to leave the Twin Cities like they did thereMarch 15, 2024 12:34 PMBy Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton, and Lukas LevinUber and Lyft are threatening to stop service in the Twin Cities. And they’ve done it before in Austin, Texas — only to return a year later.
Meta to open data center in Rosemount in 2026March 14, 2024 4:07 PMBy Cari SpencerMeta is set to open a new data center in Rosemount in 2026, spurring local development in infrastructure advancements and job creation.
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he’s interested in buying TikTokMarch 14, 2024 11:30 AMBy Rafael Nam Mnuchin said he’s in touch with other investors to try to buy the popular social media app as lawmakers are seeking to force its Chinese owners to sell the business.
Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket is launching again. Here's what to expectMarch 14, 2024 5:29 AMBy Geoff Brumfiel The rocket is the largest ever built. It has yet to complete a full test flight, but the third time might be the charm.
Play3min 51secUnion workers push for health care and insurance bills following coordinated strikesMarch 13, 2024 6:51 PMBy Cari SpencerAfter thousands of Twin Cities union workers went on strike last week, workers are pushing for changes at the Capitol — including public health insurance open to all Minnesotans and insurance for striking workers.
Play10min 24secNetwork of entrepreneurs and creatives sustains local businesses in Grand MaraisMarch 13, 2024 1:08 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Ellen FinnMPR News senior economics contributor Chris Farrell learned how small businesses are getting through challenges like fires that burned down four businesses in 2020 and 2023.