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Most pocketbooks in Minnesota aren’t getting bigger these days, and consumers aren’t getting more confident. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer buying in the state is characterized by a wait-and-see approach, with consumers still feeling the pressure of higher costs. There is also a lot of uncertainty in the Twin Cities, particularly where civil unrest from the presence of Immigration & Customs Enforcement officers has shuttered businesses with 40% to

Free lunch and learn event connects restaurant owners with state grants

Solidarity and hope fueling Minnesotans at prayer vigil one week after Renee Good’s death

Life in Minnesota can feel so scary right now. Here’s how to feel safe

When immigration enforcement is more visible, children often sense danger before they understand what’s happening. This stress can affect kids who are undocumented, kids in mixed-status families, and kids who simply live in a community where enforcement feels close. The nervous system first reads the environment. Words come later. A simple way to state this is: uncertainty changes behavior. Families may avoid parks, school events, clinics, or public spaces. Parents may fee

Yolanda Pierson, my friend and fellow Black business owner, is now leading The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) as President and Chief Executive Officer. “The first thing I did was thank God,” Pierson said. “I think this is a moment for myself to really be a steward, to really show up for my community.” Pierson has more than 25 years of executive leadership experience. She holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in business administration and is a small business own