April 6, 2021

NRA exec sheltered on borrowed yacht after mass shootings

DALLAS — After school shootings that left dozens dead in recent years, National Rifle Association leader Wayne LaPierre said the resulting outrage put him in […]
April 6, 2021

Furniture Mart USA buys former Duluth Shopko for $3M

Furniture Mart USA has purchased the building and land at 801 W. Central Entrance in Duluth for $3 million, according to state real estate records. […]
April 6, 2021

Egypt, Sudan say no progress in talks over Ethiopia's dam

CAIRO — Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia failed to make progress in the latest round of African Union-led talks to resolve their years-long dispute over a […]
April 6, 2021

How to talk to believers of COVID-19 conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories about COVID-19 are causing real-world problems by discouraging some people from getting vaccinated, wearing masks or following other guidelines. Some bizarre theories about […]
April 6, 2021

Millionaires in NYC set to face highest tax rate in US

ALBANY, N.Y. — The highest-earning New Yorkers would face the nation’s steepest income tax rate under a budget lawmakers expected to vote on Tuesday. It […]
April 6, 2021

McConnell warns biz off political speech, says it's 'stupid'

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday it’s “quite stupid” for corporations to speak out against the Georgia voting law, intensifying his warnings […]
April 6, 2021

CEO Pay Watch: Sleep Number CEO's pay rose 65% in 2020

Shelly Ibach, Sleep Number president and CEO. Total compensation: $11,415,068 for the year ended Dec. 31 Salary: $746,200 Nonequity incentive pay: $3,439,043 Other compensation: $54,939 […]
April 6, 2021

Federal appeals court rules Medtronic whistleblower suit should proceed

A federal appeals court has ruled that Medtronic can be sued for allegedly defrauding the U.S. Food and Administration in a long-running dispute over whether […]
April 6, 2021

Target partners with group founded by Van Jones to diversify tech job candidates

A recently created partnership is giving Black and Latino people in the Twin Cities an opportunity to earn high-paying tech jobs at one of the […]
April 6, 2021

To the Relief of Minneapolis Fans, Isaac Becker Restaurants Finally Reopen This Month

Bar La Grassa, 112 Eatery, and Snack Bar will re-open for takeout service before the end of April. When James Beard Award winning chef Isaac […]