April 14, 2021

$3M aid package for at least 80 jobs at Duluth paper mill moves forward

A measure that could help revive Verso Corp.’s Duluth paper mill appears well-positioned to be signed into law as part of an omnibus jobs bill. […]
April 14, 2021

McDonald's to mandate anti-harassment training worldwide

McDonald’s will mandate worker training to combat harassment, discrimination and violence in its restaurants worldwide starting next year, the company said Wednesday. The training requirement […]
April 14, 2021

Asian stock markets advance after new Wall St high

BEIJING — Asian stock markets rose Wednesday after Wall Street hit a high following an uptick in U.S. inflation and an order by regulators to […]
April 14, 2021

Mayo Clinic launches new technology platform ventures to revolutionize diagnostic medicine

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic announced a new technology platform initiative to deliver the next generation of clinical decision support tools, diagnostic insights and care […]
April 13, 2021

Board extends countywide sales tax through 2040

The county board unanimously approved extending the tax Tuesday, April 13, following a public hearing during which one resident spoke. The extension beyond the initial […]
April 13, 2021

Wayzata financial adviser accused of 'risky and unsuitable' investments by former Vikings player

A veteran financial adviser in Wayzata, Paul R. Koch, is under review by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority over allegations he made “risky and unsuitable” […]
April 13, 2021

Spirit Mountain posts profit, after $300K infusion from city of Duluth

In fact, the ski hill’s winter revenues were up 17% compared with the 2019-2020 season, said Ann Glumac, Spirit Mountain’s interim executive director. It was […]
April 13, 2021

Danaher, Novocure rise; Amarin, American Airlines fall

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Tuesday: TransDigm Group Inc., down $5.31 to $618.33. The aircraft parts maker is selling its Technical […]
April 13, 2021

HealthPartners, Allina partnership aims to lower costs by making care more effective

HealthPartners and Allina Health are forming a new cooperative arrangement to create financial incentives for healthier outcomes for patients and lower costs. The new arrangement […]
April 13, 2021

US court lifts hold on Ohio's Down syndrome abortion law

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A divided federal appeals court lifted the hold Tuesday on an Ohio law that prohibits doctors from performing abortions based on a […]