October 13, 2021

Checking in with essential workers

During the early months of the COVID 19 pandemic, many of us worked from home to prevent the spread of the virus. Some of us still […]
October 12, 2021

NPR poll: The delta surge pushed Americans further behind in all walks of life

Americans have fallen way behind. The rent's overdue and evictions are looming. Two-thirds of parents say their kids have fallen behind in school. And 1 […]
October 12, 2021

Americans quit their jobs at a record pace in August

One reason America's employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves. The Labor Department said that quits […]
October 12, 2021

Moccasin maker Minnetonka has apologized for appropriating Native American culture

A child-size Minnetonka suede and leather moccasin, pictured in 2011. The company has apologized for appropriating Native American culture and promised to do more to […]
October 11, 2021

3 U.S.-based economists receive economics Nobel Prize

Three U.S-based economists won the 2021 Nobel prize for economics on Monday for pioneering research on the labor market impacts of minimum wage, immigration and […]
October 11, 2021

More sizzle in Minnesota tax revenue

Minnesota government’s revenue shattered expectations again to the tune of $657 million more during the past three months, another signal that the Legislature will have […]
October 11, 2021

More Southwest Airlines flight disruptions follow a weekend of cancellations

Passengers board a Southwest Airlines airplane at Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California on October 10, 2021. The airline has continued to cancel or delay […]
October 9, 2021

U.S. travelers are back in the saddle again – but they've adapted to a new reality

Horseback riders take a trail ride on Aug. 13 near June Lake, Calif. George Rose | Getty Images After surging coronavirus cases during the spring […]
October 8, 2021

The Postal Service is slowing the mail to save money. Critics say it's a death spiral

A man pulls up to drop off mail at the mailboxes at the Portland Post Office in Portland, Maine, on Dec. 4, 2020. Shawn Patrick […]
October 8, 2021

Checking in with Black-owned businesses 

After the murder of George Floyd, racial inequality became a focus of public conversation and talk turned to how to support Black-owned businesses.  Black Americans […]