July 7, 2021

Minnesota AG says utilities mismanaged natural gas flow in February, leading to spike in prices

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office has concluded that the state’s utilities mismanaged natural gas procurement after a historic winter storm in the South, leading […]
July 7, 2021

Stocks close higher, led by gains for tech; bond yields drop

Stocks are closing higher Wednesday, led by gains in Apple, Oracle and other tech companies. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to close at a record […]
July 7, 2021

Fed officials discussed potential reduction in stimulus

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials started discussing at their meeting last month the timing and mechanics of reducing their huge monthly bond purchases, which are […]
July 7, 2021

Gates Foundation sets 2-year, post-divorce power share trial

NEW YORK — Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates will continue to work together as co-chairs of their foundation even after their planned divorce. However, […]
July 7, 2021

Months after filing for bankruptcy, Belk names new CEO

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina-based department store chain has named a new CEO, months after it filed for and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, […]
July 7, 2021

Photos: Twin Ports says farewell to the US Coast Guard cutter Alder

On a windy Wednesday morning, July 7, 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Alder make its final trip under Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge as it […]
July 7, 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda sees art and philanthropy with same lens

NEW YORK — For “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, the inspirations for art and philanthropy are inextricably linked. On Wednesday, Miranda is announcing a series of […]
July 7, 2021

Fed officials discuss timing of reducing bond purchases

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials began discussing at their meeting last month the mechanics of reducing their huge monthly bond purchases that are used to […]
July 7, 2021

Stocks indexes are mostly higher after latest Fed minutes

U.S. stock indexes are mostly higher Wednesday, a day after the S&P 500 snapped a seven-day winning streak. Investors are watching the bond market, where […]
July 7, 2021

Minneapolis Fed mandates COVID-19 vaccines for its employees

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis said Wednesday it will require its 1,100 employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of August. The […]