Business owners in Minnesota who are frustrated with Washington are apparently behind what was thought might be an internet hoax. Minnesota Public Radio’s Bob Collins gets to the bottom of the mysterious image of President George W. Bush, smiling down at unsuspecting Minnesota drivers: Mary Teske, the general manager of Schubert & Hoey Outdoor Advertising [...]
Every Friday, we’ll be taking a look at what’s happening around the country by featuring stations that are covering economic stories with both local and national relevance. From foreclosures in Ohio to healthcare in Minnesota, the issues affecting Americans are similar across the U.S, but the ways communities are coping with change varies greatly. Mortgages [...]
Teens use poetry, music and art to talk about their first experience with recession in a new project from Minnesota Public Radio, My First Recession. By collaborating with local artists and musicians, they found ways to express how their families and communities were coping. You can also share your story — no matter which recession [...]
From Twitter NPR: Economy Nightly Business Report Marketplace Business Desk Unknown FeedReporters and producers from around the country are attending "economy bootcamps" to understand the current downturn.
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