August 31, 2020

House to subpoena postmaster general over mail delays

WASHINGTON — The House Oversight Committee intends to subpoena Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for documents on disruptions in mail delivery operations that are now central […]
August 31, 2020

Surly employees inform management of their intent to unionize

Employees at Surly Brewing Co.’s beer hall and pizzeria have decided to unionize in a response to pay issues and safety concerns. The popular Minneapolis […]
August 31, 2020

Some see age-old playbook in new Tennessee protest law

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee now leads the nation in criminalizing common protest tactics, with penalties including the denial of voting rights for pitching a tent […]
August 31, 2020

May 24 trial set for Steve Bannon in fundraising fraud scam

NEW YORK — A May 2021 trial date was set Monday for Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, on charges that he cheated […]
August 31, 2020

Amazon wins FAA approval to deliver packages by drone

NEW YORK — Getting an Amazon packaged delivered from the sky is closer to becoming a reality. The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it had […]
August 31, 2020

McConnell rips McGrath, other Democrats at campaign forum

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made an enthusiastic pitch Monday for Republican candidates on the ballot nationally, pointing to the pre-coronavirus economy […]
August 31, 2020

John Oliver: Name sewage plant for me, I'll give to charity

DANBURY, Conn. — Comedian John Oliver upped the stakes in a tongue-in-cheek spat with a Connecticut city, offering to donate $55,000 to charity if officials […]
August 31, 2020

Regis salons struggling; customers not returning to pre-COVID routines

Most salons under Regis Corp. have reopened, but customers have not returned to their normal routines. The already struggling Regis faced a spring where most […]
August 31, 2020

New School Soul Food Owners Are Opening a Wing Spot in Northeast

The owners of Soul Bowl, the new soul food restaurant, are about to open B.A.D. Wingz, inside Northeast’s Glam Doll Donuts. The new spot will […]
August 31, 2020

Minneapolis officials seek development proposals for Public Service Center block

The city of Minneapolis is seeking redevelopment proposals for a square city block in the heart of downtown known as the Public Service Center Block. […]