By MELISSA GOLDIN President Donald Trump incorrectly placed the blame for high prescription drug prices in the U.S. on foreign nations, making the comments Monday when signing an executive order intended to lower their cost. Related Articles Americans are divided … Continued
By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged above 6.8% this week, returning to where it was just three weeks ago. Related Articles Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage holds … Continued
State leaders have agreed to a “phased closure” of the Stillwater state prison. A statement from Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell said the effort would “consolidate the state’s prison facilities to enhance the DOC’s economic efficiency, to end state … Continued
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, AP Business Writer Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying the struggling footwear chain Foot Locker for about $2.4 billion, the second buyout of a major footwear company in as many weeks as business leaders struggle with uncertainty over U.S. … Continued
A man is charged with using a stick to break windows at restaurants and another business on St. Paul’s West Seventh Street near the Xcel Energy Center. Estimated costs to fix the windows totals $17,500, with the price tag at … Continued
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders have reached a budget deal at the Capitol. A press conference is planned for Thursday morning where state leaders will discuss the deal. The legislative session ends on Monday, May 19. Lawmakers had to … Continued