May 27, 2021

DNR terminates Mesabi Metallics leases

The DNR started the 20-day process to terminate the company’s leases earlier this month after after the company failed to meet a last-chance requirement set […]
May 27, 2021

GOP offers $928B on infrastructure, funded with COVID aid

WASHINGTON — Republican senators outlined a $928 billion infrastructure proposal Thursday that would tap unused coronavirus aid, a counteroffer to President Joe Biden’s more sweeping […]
May 27, 2021

13 Tasty Fried Chicken Sandwiches in the Twin Cities

Now, one would think, Revival is known for fried chicken, so why even bother getting it in sandwich format. That is short-sighted thinking. Thighs are […]
May 27, 2021

EU eyes Belarus sanctions targeting sectors close to leader

BRUSSELS — European Union nations sketched out plans Thursday for new sanctions against Belarus that will target economic sectors close to its authoritarian president, as […]
May 27, 2021

Twitter urges Indian gov't to respect freedom of expression

NEW DELHI — Twitter on Thursday said it is worried about the safety of its staff in India and called for the government to respect […]
May 27, 2021

First quarter GDP unchanged at robust 6.4% annual rate

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a robust annual rate of 6.4% in the first three months of this year, unchanged from the government’s […]
May 27, 2021

St. Cloud business survey: Unemployment benefits hurting hiring

ST. CLOUD – Respondents of an informal survey of central Minnesota businesses cited expanded unemployment benefits as a detriment to hiring, which is causing companies […]
May 27, 2021

Best Buy earnings beat Wall Street expectations during strong quarter

Best Buy Co. sales and profits jumped sharply this spring as consumer demand for technology and home products rose more quickly than company executives and […]
May 27, 2021

Lawrence Block's memoir recalls a colorful writing career

NEW YORK — Lawrence Block has followed many paths during his long career. “With not a few dead end roads among them,” notes the mystery […]
May 27, 2021

Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?

Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory? Yes, with some exceptions. Experts say U.S. employers can require employees to take safety measures, including vaccination. That doesn’t […]