Chevron’s $55 billion acquisition of Hess isn’t just about offshore riches in Guyana — it has real relevance for North Dakota too. Hess has long been a major operator in the Bakken, one of the state’s economic engines. While the legal fight that delayed this deal centered on Guyana’s Stabroek Block, the merger now ties
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What if the most valuable properties in your city aren’t the biggest or newest — but the ones hiding in plain sight? In Austin, Minnesota, a value-per-acre analysis conducted by Urban3 is flipping assumptions and exposing the surprising ways different parts of town shape the city’s financial health. At first glance, Austin’s Walmart might seem
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Delta Airlines is about to make shopping for flights even murkier: soon, 20% of its fares will be set by AI-driven “surveillance pricing,” tailoring prices to what you — personally — seem willing to pay. It’s a step beyond dynamic pricing, using your data to quietly charge different rates for the same seat. And it’s
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While much of the world braces for the next twist in today’s chaotic economy, Wall Street is quietly cashing in on the disorder. The latest earnings from major banks reveal just how lucrative volatility has become: trading desks at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Citigroup, and their peers are thriving in an environment shaped by policy swings
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The next time you press play on a song that features birdsong, rainfall, or rustling leaves, it might be worth asking — should nature get credit? A growing number of artists think so, blending natural sounds into music while channeling royalties back into conservation. Projects like Future Sound of Nature and Sounds Right are reshaping
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Prices are rising again, and it’s looking increasingly like tariffs are the culprit. The latest numbers show a 2.7% jump in consumer prices over the past year, with noticeable increases in rents, clothing, and household goods. With the impacts of the trade war lagging, it’s suspected they could be playing a role, as the costs
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Sugar policy has long been a balancing act in the U.S., but this week the Trump administration tipped the scales firmly toward domestic producers. New restrictions will block some specialty sugar imports, part of a broader push to shield American farmers from global competition. Supporters say it’s about protecting rural jobs and an industry that’s
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Minot’s iconic “Big M” building—a vacant, eight-story former bank—has been stripped to its shell and relisted for sale. EPIC Companies bought it in December 2021 and began converting it into mixed-use space but filed for bankruptcy last year. The city and school district backed the project with a 20-year Tax Increment Financing plan to fund
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Grand Forks leaders are navigating a delicate balancing act: how to support new housing while being mindful of taxpayers’ wallets. The County Commission has followed the School Board’s lead in rejecting—but not closing the door on—tax breaks for a proposed apartment development on the city’s south side. With budget pressures mounting and skepticism about housing
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The North Dakota State Fair is back — and longtime fairgoers will notice some updates this year. From smoother ticketing with self-serve kiosks and cashless food vendors to improved lighting and walkways, organizers are working hard to make the fair more convenient and welcoming. Free bus service from Dakota Square Mall helps skip the parking
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Sweden is sounding the alarm as tensions rise across the Atlantic. With the U.S. threatening steep new tariffs on European imports, Swedish leaders are warning that no one wins in a trade war—only jobs and economic stability are at risk. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has thrown Sweden’s support behind the European Commission’s push for negotiation,
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Fewer salties will be making their way through Duluth-Superior this fall, as CHS Inc. shutters its massive grain terminal in Superior, Wisconsin, by the end of August. For decades, this terminal loaded grain—especially durum wheat—for shipment across the Atlantic to Europe and North Africa, where it became pasta and couscous. But falling exports, driven by
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The Science Museum of Minnesota is cutting 43 full-time positions—13% of its staff—and trimming $7 million from its $38 million budget as attendance continues to lag nearly 30% below pre-pandemic levels. The restructuring eliminates entire departments, including access and equity and program evaluation, and reduces staffing across education, IT, and accounting. Museum leaders say the
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Trade tensions are heating up again — this time with Canada squarely in the spotlight. President Donald Trump has threatened a steep 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting August 1 unless Ottawa agrees to his trade demands, with hints that broader tariffs on other countries could follow. The announcement rattled markets, with stock futures slipping
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The U.S. Department of Defense is making a major move to secure critical materials for national security, committing $400 million to become the largest shareholder in rare earth miner MP Materials. The deal aims to reduce U.S. reliance on China by fast-tracking domestic production of rare earth magnets—key components in defense systems. A new California
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A new splash of fun is headed to Fargo: Pop’s Soda Shack, a homegrown North Dakota brand that started in Dickinson just last year, plans to open its doors in south Fargo this September. Founded by Taylor Jones and her mom, Lori Ludwig, this independent venture blends creativity with nostalgia—offering custom sodas, hot chocolate, snacks,
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