Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney advance trade talks that could address tariffs and revive Keystone XL, with major implications for energy markets.

World Bank projects commodity prices will jump 23% in 2026. Energy prices expected to surge 32%, with Brent crude averaging $92 per barrel. Metals prices forecast to rise 25%; gold and other precious ...

AI-driven data center investment has become a major contributor to U.S. business spending and economic growth. Trump administration tariffs have not significantly reduced imports, which continue ...

Nonresidential construction input costs rose 11.9% year-over-year through September 2026. Diesel fuel prices surged 115%, while aluminum, steel and copper costs climbed sharply. Union construction ...

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is kicking off a study of the East River Parkway corridor from Franklin Avenue to Emerald Street. The stretch of road under study “needs replacements ...

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Minnesota-based architecture and engineering firm TKDA has acquired CNA Consulting Engineers, a Minneapolis-based firm specializing in underground and geotechnical engineering. The acquisition, ...

The C-Level and Leadership Awards celebrate top owners and business leaders who consistently demonstrate remarkable leadership skills, integrity, values, vision, commitment to excellence, company ...

Top Women in Construction celebrates the impact women are having in the construction industry. We will honor those who, by achieving success, have also paved the way to success for other women in ...

These awards recognize companies and organizations that have shown a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women in Minnesota. Finance & Commerce’s Empowering Women Awards recognize Minnesota ...

Women are essential as business leaders, entrepreneurs and within their family. Join Finance & Commerce for our Inaugural Women’s Leadership Summit convening Women in Finance, Top Women in Law, Top ...

U.S. construction spending fell 1.9% in September, driven by declines in residential renovation projects amid rising mortgage ...