Will Minnesota taxes from legal marijuana help pay for education, social programs? Probably not.
The revenue from the bill might not even be enough to pay for the regulation, enforcement and economic development efforts contained in the measure.
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Huntingon’s Minnesota president seeks racial justice through banking role
Darrel German arrived in the Twin Cities in November 2020, and he’s rapidly made an impact in banking, in the business community, and in the fight for racial justice.
Minneapolis holiday pop-up market elevates BIPOC creators, business owners
The Holiday Village, located in the Young-Quinlan Building on the corner of 9th Street South and Nicollet Mall, features more than 30 BIPOC and women creators and entrepreneurs and is open Wednesdays through Sundays through Dec. 24.
Despite FTX collapse, Emmer continues to be a crypto booster
The incoming House Republican majority whip who represents Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District on Tuesday continued to blame Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler for the collapse of FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange that’s in bankruptcy.
Minnesota businesses work to fill increased demand for non-alcoholic beverages
More and more people are seeking out non-alcoholic drinks, and they’re asking for better, more robust options. A few Minnesota businesses are answering the call.
Why some businesses that closed during COVID lockdown still have not fully reopened
Dozens of Twin Cities restaurants that closed during the pandemic promised on their websites or social media to reopen. But they haven’t yet.
The uninsured entrepreneur
Founders are often reticent to talk health insurance, but the consequences of living without it can be dire. What will it take to start the conversation?
DFL-supporting independent expenditure campaigns far outraise GOP and candidates in Minnesota
Much of campaign fundraising tends to focus on how much candidates have raised, with campaigns frantically raising money leading up to reporting deadlines to assure their totals connote strength. But independent expenditure committees are the source of real money in politics.
Why KFAN and other local radio stations are engaging listeners through games
The games, rather than featuring callers or listeners, are played by station staffers and on-air bit players, with occasional help from personalities at sister radio stations in the same office.
California move to ban new gas-powered cars puts Walz’s rules in limbo
The governor’s flagship climate program was the target of sharp political backlash. Now, its impact could be limited, as the program could last just one year.
Mark Andrew’s retirement from State Fair food among many vendor transitions this year
Writer and State Fair aficianado Joe Kimball was shocked to find the World’s Greatest French Fries is no longer operating. Fish tacos are in its place, and it’s just one of many vendor transitions at the fair this year.
Future prospects for legal sports betting in Minnesota rests with tribes, horse tracks
Sports betting needs bipartisan support to pass the Minnesota Legislature. It also needs support from the tribes, which want control over new gambling in the state, and horse tracks.
What’s to complain about? Earlier vaccine mandates led to zero enforcement despite complaints
In a mandate imposed on Jan. 19, Minneapolis and St. Paul-licensed eating and drinking establishments were required to check that patrons dining in were either fully vaccinated or had a negative COVID-19 test from within the last 72 hours.
For recruitment and retention, some Minnesota businesses are turning to same-day pay
But more than easing potential concerns, financial services companies say same-day pay eliminates the need for payday loans, credit cards and other traps people are falling into when they are short on money.
The Ties that bind: Minneapolis club/lounge seeks to revitalize downtown, unite community
The lounge has four different levels to accommodate different experiences: a main level outfitted with a karaoke bar and food vendors like Joey Meatballs; a more private mezzanine with an “Instagram room” and an underground club.
Minnesota’s agriculture industry is particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats
“The concern is high, and the questions about what to do about it are significant,” said Tamara Nelsen, executive director of AgriGrowth, a nonprofit organization representing Minnesota agriculture.
Why a Twin Cities publisher decided now was a good time to start up a new (print) magazine — about startups
The idea for StartMN grew out of Twin Cities Business’ podcast, which focuses on entrepreneurship and leadership.
Grand Marais hospitality businesses struggle to serve summer tourists
The seasonal vacation hot spot is dealing with a shortage of workers and affordable housing.
Line 3 and the canceled Keystone XL: How similar are they?
Where some supporters and opponents of Line 3 see the Minnesota project and Keystone XL as largely similar issues, there are some major and minor differences between the pipeline proposals.
Too much or not enough: Latino workers in Minnesota describe one pandemic, but two very different economies
More than any other group, Latinos in Minnesota remained in the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. But many found themselves on divergent paths.
