U.S. construction spending fell 1.9% in September, driven by declines in residential renovation projects amid rising mortgage rates, the Commerce Department reported.

Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney advance trade talks that could address tariffs and revive Keystone XL, with major implications for energy markets.

Democrats eye tariff rollbacks and investigations if they win Congress, but Trump's veto power could preserve his trade agenda and business uncertainty.

Minnesota-based ATSR named architect of record for the Kennedy Center’s $257 million renovation. ATSR employs about 50 people and is best known for school, church and community projects. Selection ...

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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is kicking off a study of the East River Parkway corridor from Franklin Avenue to Emerald Street. The stretch of road under study “needs replacements ...

World Bank projects commodity prices will jump 23% in 2026. Energy prices expected to surge 32%, with Brent crude averaging $92 per barrel. Metals prices forecast to rise 25%; gold and other precious ...

Investors widely expect the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady this week but potentially raise them again in December. The 10-year Treasury yield has climbed 84 basis points in 2026, its largest ...

AI-driven data center investment has become a major contributor to U.S. business spending and economic growth. Trump administration tariffs have not significantly reduced imports, which continue ...

RMS Co. plans an $11 million expansion adding 20,000 square feet to its Coon Rapids facility. Minnesota DEED awarded $1.4 million in incentives, including a $600,000 forgivable loan and an $800,000 ...

NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell to 29, the lowest reading since June 2012. Average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 7.40%, pressuring home sales and buyer demand. Builders cited labor ...

Trump announced immediate renovation work at East Potomac Golf Links despite a federal court order. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes previously ordered advance notice before substantive construction and ...