The dollar isn’t going to collapse in 2026. But it might start to matter less. Countries are building alternatives—new payment systems, digital currencies, trade deals that bypass the greenback entirely. China’s cross-border system now handles more than half of its trade. Central[...]
The tariffs were supposed to help American industry. But for U.S. distillers, they’ve done the opposite. Canadian provinces pulled American alcohol from shelves, and sales collapsed—down 85 percent in the second quarter. Jim Beam just announced it’s closing its flagship Kentucky distillery[...]
If you run a company, you know who owns a piece of it. Your investors, your co-founders, maybe some early employees. But what about the federal government? A New York Times analysis finds the Trump administration has quietly poured more than $10[...]
In the America most business leaders grew up in, you competed on products, prices, and ideas. The government set the rules; the market picked the winners. But something has shifted. This year, CEOs have lined up at Mar-a-Lago with gold plaques and[...]
Inflation isn’t just a headline in North Dakota right now — it’s showing up in grocery aisles, at the pump, and in how people plan for the holidays. A new North Dakota Poll finds 53% of respondents say everyday necessities have become[...]
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A new Fraser Institute report reaffirms just how much more economically free some states are compared with others. These are places where citizens are allowed to make more of their economic choices. Their taxes are lighter, and their regulatory burdens are easier.[...]
When I met with a planner from High River, Alberta, one recommendation from the Strong Towns Housing Toolkit stopped her short: issue a housing permit in 24 hours. She tilted her head, reread the line, and asked: What would that even look[...]
Have you ever felt like the world’s official economic reports just don’t match what you feel in your gut? You’re not alone. Kyla Scanlon dives into the “Vibecession”—the feeling that everything is going wrong, even when some data suggests otherwise. It argues[...]
The price of artificial Christmas trees is climbing this year—tariffs have pushed many stores to raise prices—and that shift is sending more families back to tree farms. For Mary Podoll, one of North Dakota’s few Christmas tree growers, the uptick in demand[...]
A new report from Harvest Manitoba shows just how sharply food insecurity has grown in the province. Food bank usage has climbed 150% in five years, now reaching 60,000 people a month—and many of them are working, educated, and raising children. The[...]
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When a retailer like Dollar General posts one of its strongest quarters in years, you might assume the economy is booming, but the reality is more complicated. Shoppers are actively trading down, leaving mid-range stores for value chains just to make ends[...]
November was bursting with energy at the Minot Area Chamber EDC, and this issue brings you a front-row seat to the momentum! From the sparkle of our Winter Wonderland Showcase of Business to the heartfelt generosity of the Minot Area Food Drive,[...]
The looming shutdown of Howard Miller, a century-old clockmaker in western Michigan, shows how quickly trade policy can ripple through local economies. The company points to fast-moving tariffs under the Trump administration as the breaking point, driving up costs on parts they[...]
North Dakota’s tech sector is getting a major boost as Packet Digital secures up to $50 million in federal funding to expand its battery manufacturing footprint in Fargo. The award comes through a Defense Department initiative aimed at fast-tracking innovative technologies for[...]
Between the rush of Black Friday and the click frenzy of Cyber Monday sits a quieter force with deeper roots: Small Business Saturday. It’s more than a marketing push — it’s a reminder that where you spend matters. Each dollar at a[...]
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Ready or not, the holiday shopping season is upon us. Though online orders have taken a big bite out of the in-person retail experience, stores and shops will still be plenty crowded. And few folks will even know a quiet, unassuming genius[...]