The Minnesota Business Podcast

Delta Air Lines is expanding its premium hospitality footprint beyond the airport. Governor Tim Walz announces he will not seek a third term. Later, what is happening to energy stocks following U.S. plans to take over control of Venezuela's oil reserves?

Minnesota Power plans a 62-mile transmission line between Grand Rapids and Hermantown. The Republican Party of Minnesota releases results from its first gubernatorial straw poll. Later, why are manufacturers finding it hard to find skilled workers?

Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport completes a two-year expansion of Terminal 1. The average wage in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro holds steady. Later, President and CEO Doug Loon lays out several benefits of services of a Minnesota Chamber membership.

Shoppers drive a strong start to the holiday season. Governor Walz is put under a microscope as allegations of statewide fraud increase. Later, Chamber President and CEO Doug Loon is joined by a Minnesota business leader to discuss how the upcoming Paid Family and Medical Leave will affect their business.

The 2026 Business Benchmarks report shows the state trailing in several key indicators. Hormel hands out thousands of free turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving. Later, the risks of paid family and medical leave ahead of its January 1 launch date.

Xcel Energy files plans to expand its clean-energy projects in Minnesota. Home affordability in the Twin Cities continues to decline. Later, what small businesses need to know as Paid Family and Medical Leave rapidly approaches.

Delta Air Lines unveils new uniforms. Control of the Minnesota State Senate has been decided. And later, Doug Loon, President and CEO of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its "economic imperative for growth initiative" and invites you to the upcoming Economic Summit.

U.S. Bank is set to become the NFL's official bank. What factors are changing the way Minnesota consumers spend their money? And later, what you need to know about Minnesota's fluorescent light ban taking effect in 2026.

Anxiety grows for employers about the Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Enrollment is rising at Minnesota colleges. Later, why are Republicans struggling to find a strong candidate for Minnesota's open U.S. Senate seat?

The Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal names its 2026 Executive of the Year. Director of Paid Family and Medical Leave at DEED, Greg Norfleet, discusses the upcoming program with Chamber President and CEO, Doug Loon. Later, what changes are CEOs making in hiring plans in the next year?

The 2025 winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest is revealed. Minnesota Power breaks ground on a new project. Later, what factors are boosting economic activity in downtown St. Paul?

The Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest is narrowed down to four finalists. Doug Loon, President and CEO of the Minnesota Chamber, discusses the upcoming Paid Family and Medical Leave program with Senator Nick Frentz. Later, what factors make manufacturing one of the most expensive and complex industries to operate?

Delta hopes to develop a hybrid electric jet. Tim Walz has questionable approval of his third campaign for governor. Later, a conversation with Representative Dave Baker on the upcoming Paid Family and Medical Leave program.

The "Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota" contest is down to its top 16 products. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is again ranked the top "mega" airport in North America. Later, Governor Tim Walz announces he is seeking a third term.

The "Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota" contest heats up. Minnesota House Democrats choose a new caucus leader. Later, the job-scam text targeting Gen-Z job seekers.

Public voting is now open for the "Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota" contest. Vice President J.D. Vance visits the families of the Annunciation tragedy in Minneapolis. Later, what jobs have the biggest growth potential over the next decade?

Community rallies around the victims of a Minneapolis school and church shooting. Google is committing $1 billion to expand artificial intelligence training at U.S. colleges. Later, the results of the Minnesota Senate special election primary are in.

The Great Minnesota Get-Together is officially underway. Representative Kristin Robbins joins the race for Minnesota Governor. Later, Workers are increasingly job hugging or clinging to their current roles instead of seeking new opportunities.

The Pohlad family is keeping the Minnesota Twins. The race is ramping up for late-Representative Melissa Hortman's seat. Later, a conversation on why manufacturing matters to Minnesota's economy.

Two Minnesota-based CEOs are named to Fortune's 2025 list of the 100 Most Powerful People in Business. Security changes take effect at the Minnesota State Capitol. Later, Doug Loon, President and CEO of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, shares how you can best prepare for the upcoming Paid Family and Medical Leave mandate.

The Vikings kick off their 2025 training camp. St. Paul responds to a massive cyber-attack. Later, consumer sentiment declines in the Twin Cities.

Three Minnesota-based companies are named among the nation's top sales organizations. Senator Tina Smith is hospitalized in Washington. Later, AI-fueled layoffs are seeing a unique fallout. What industries are being hit the hardest?

Nominations are now open for the 2025 "Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota" contest. The Minnesota Vikings pledge to donate $500,000 following the devastating flooding in Texas. Later, Senator John Hoffman and his wife are released from the hospital following an attack in June.

Mesabi metallics plans to open its long-delayed taconite mine in early 2026. The Federal Reserve hints at future rate cuts. And later, Minnesota Chamber President Doug Loon and Canadian Consul General in Minneapolis Beth Richardson discuss the growing trade ties between Minnesota and Canada.

Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband are murdered, and Senator John Hoffman and his wife severely injured following brazen attack. Xcel Energy announces its new executive vice president and chief legal and compliance officer. Later, Doug Loon, President and CEO of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, provides a message of unity following a rise in political violence.