April 12, 2023

Judge lectures Fox attorneys over dual roles for Rupert Murdoch

Rupert Murdoch introduces then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the Herman Kahn Award Gala on Oct. 30, 2019, in New York. Attorneys defending Fox in […]
April 12, 2023

Business is booming in northwest Minn. despite tight labor market

The words “rural” and “remote” are practically synonymous with economic decline and empty storefronts in much of the country. Yet, in far northwest Minnesota near […]
April 12, 2023

NPR quits Twitter after being labeled as 'state-affiliated media'

NPR announced it would cease posting to Twitter after the social media platform labeled the nonprofit "Government-funded Media." Charles Dharapak/AP NPR will no longer post […]
April 11, 2023

In Hennepin County, has a new application process made it harder to access social safety-net programs?

Joey Caldwell was back again at a Hennepin County office, hoping workers there could help. His application for food stamps and disability benefits was stuck […]
April 10, 2023

Banks are spooked and getting stingy about loans – and small businesses are suffering

Liz Southers runs a commercial insulation company in South Florida. She says the company could grow faster if it had access to more credit. SouthCo […]
April 10, 2023

How America's largest newspaper company is leaving behind news deserts

The country's largest newspaper company, Gannett, is once again forecasting it will sell off more of its daily newspapers. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Welcome to the […]
April 9, 2023

Businesses face more and more pressure from investors to act on climate change

To avoid some of the worst impacts of climate change, greenhouse gas emissions need to be eliminated or offset by midcentury, according to the United […]
April 7, 2023

Newly elected United Auto Workers leader strikes militant tone ahead of contract talks

New United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain addresses delegates at the union's 2023 Special Bargaining Convention on March 27 in Detroit. Carlos Osorio/AP For almost […]
April 7, 2023

Maple syrup producers go with climate fluctuations flow

A changing climate and severe weather can delay the start of the maple syrup season. How long depends where you are. Even in the same […]
April 7, 2023

Flood prep in high gear as warm weather is likely to send rivers rising across Minnesota

Many parts of Minnesota are about to see long-overdue warm spring weather, with forecasters saying the Twin Cities could see highs in the 60s this […]