August 13, 2020

Maple Grove manufacturer Nortech Systems closing plant near Brainerd, affecting 60 to 70 jobs

Nortech Systems will close a production plant in Merrifield, Minn., affecting 60 to 70 jobs. The Maple Grove-based company also announced it has signed sale […]
August 13, 2020

U.S. jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high

The number of laid-off workers applying for unemployment aid fell below 1 million last week for the first time since the pandemic intensified five months […]
August 13, 2020

Judge invalidates Trump rollback of law protecting birds

NEW YORK — A U.S. judge in New York has invalidated rule changes put in place by the Trump administration that scaled back a century-old […]
August 13, 2020

General Mills sets goals to elevate Black managers, executives

General Mills said Wednesday it will double the number of Black managers throughout the company, making a public commitment after the police killing of George […]
August 13, 2020

Senate GOP ousts Walz cabinet member amid pandemic dispute

MINNEAPOLIS — Republicans who control the Minnesota Senate showed their displeasure with Democratic Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday by ousting his commissioner of labor and […]
August 12, 2020

Ellison seeks to oust Bremer trustees, end battle over bank

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Wednesday moved to end a battle over the future of Bremer Financial Corp., Minnesota’s fourth-largest bank, by seeking new […]
August 12, 2020

Famous Dave's CEO says chain can survive COVID-19 effects

Reviewing results from a quarter riddled with both restrictions and negative economic consequences from the coronavirus pandemic, the chief executive of Famous Dave’s found reasons […]
August 12, 2020

Actors and Disney World reach deal after virus testing fight

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World and the union for its actors and singers reached an agreement on Wednesday that will allow them to return […]
August 12, 2020

General Mills sets goals to elevate Black managers, execs

General Mills said Wednesday it will double the number of Black managers throughout the company, making a public commitment after the police killing of George […]
August 12, 2020

United plans more Florida flights, but virus gets final say

DALLAS — United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to add up to 28 daily flights to Florida this winter, but the airline is prepared to […]