The half-empty economy Bob Collins December 26, 2008, 9:07 AM Dec 26, 2008 7 If you listen to the news reports about holiday sales, you’d think the end is near. It’s always that way. Read more →
The transit riddle Bob Collins December 22, 2008, 3:17 PM Dec 22, 2008 15 More Twin Citians are riding public transit, getting squeezed in the pocketbook, and squished on the ride. Read more →
Minnesota money Bob Collins December 22, 2008, 2:44 PM Dec 22, 2008 Times may be bad, but it’s still not the Depression in Minnesota. We’re not printing our own scrip. Read more →
The secret bank bailout Bob Collins December 22, 2008, 8:46 AM Dec 22, 2008 5 A report says banks getting the bailout have given their execs huge bonuses. Read more →
An industry’s death rattle Bob Collins December 22, 2008, 8:26 AM Dec 22, 2008 5 Colorado newspaper workers aren’t going down without a fight, or with their dignity. Read more →
Detroit myths Bob Collins December 19, 2008, 4:07 PM Dec 19, 2008 8 Was the auto industry really out of touch with the consumer? Read more →
MPR cuts Bob Collins December 19, 2008, 3:31 PM Dec 19, 2008 10 More media cutbacks in a declining economy. Read more →
The auto bailout Bob Collins December 19, 2008, 8:00 AM Dec 19, 2008 10 The White House caves in on bailing out auto companies. What do you think? Read more →
Changes at Cirrus Bob Collins December 18, 2008, 8:54 PM Dec 18, 2008 One of the founders of the Duluth aircraft makers has stepped down as CEO. Read more →
Exports are one of few economic bright spots in Minn. Bob Collins December 16, 2008, 10:37 AM Dec 16, 2008 Exports from Minnesota are on a pace to break a record. Read more →
Can Best Buy survive? Bob Collins December 16, 2008, 8:20 AM Dec 16, 2008 5 It’s not enough to make a profit. You have to make a big profit. Read more →
Where were the regulators? Bob Collins December 15, 2008, 3:43 PM Dec 15, 2008 1 If you’re making money with an investment, it’s a good idea to ask why. Read more →
Cities wait for possible LGA cuts Bob Collins December 15, 2008, 2:25 PM Dec 15, 2008 Many cities are not sweating the possibility of cuts in local aid in Minnesota. They don’t take it. Read more →
Who needs the police? Bob Collins December 15, 2008, 1:47 PM Dec 15, 2008 2 Not the city of Cook, Minnesota. Read more →
Ethanol subsidy may be a target Bob Collins December 10, 2008, 12:18 PM Dec 10, 2008 16 If the state cuts ethanol producer payments as it did during the last budget crisis, it couldn’t come at a worse time for the industry. Read more →