March 18, 2021

Minnesota Republican Tom Emmer pushes cryptocurrency, blockchain tech at the Capitol

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tom Emmer took to the idea of digital currency several years ago, saying it “appealed to the libertarian in me.” Now, the […]
March 18, 2021

Northeast Distillery Expands to the Land of Brandy Old Fashioneds

Tattersall Distilling announced today that it’s shifting production to a new distillery complex in River Falls, Wisconsin. The cocktail room in Northeast Minneapolis will reopen […]
March 18, 2021

Another perk of getting COVID shot: Some MN businesses offer incentives for vaccinations

Lisa Riedl was pleasantly surprised when she stopped by Brianno’s Deli Italia in Eagan recently to pick up some pizzas and other stuff. “We have […]
March 17, 2021

White Earth Nation gives big raise to lowest paid workers

The White Earth Nation in northwest Minnesota is doubling the minimum wage it pays to tribal employees — from $8 to $16 an hour. The […]
March 17, 2021

Duluth paper mill plan would restore at least 80 jobs

SEE ALSO: Verso to indefinitely idle Duluth paper mill; Duluth mayor hopeful plant will reactivate in some form District 7B Rep. Liz Olson introduced language […]
March 17, 2021

Prospective buyer expresses interest in Duluth paper mill

SEE ALSO: Verso to indefinitely idle Duluth paper mill; Duluth mayor hopeful plant will reactivate in some form District 7B Rep. Liz Olson introduced language […]
March 17, 2021

Judge warns media at ex-cop's trial of possible removal

MINNEAPOLIS — The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd opened court Wednesday by threatening to […]
March 17, 2021

Minnesota attorney general strikes $39M deal to forgive loans, compensate students defrauded by for-profit colleges

Former students who were defrauded by the Minnesota School of Business and Globe University would receive loan debt forgiveness and cash compensation under a tentative […]
March 17, 2021

Treasury says state tax cuts OK if separated from virus aid

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Responding to concerns from state officials, the U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday that states can cut taxes without penalty under a […]
March 17, 2021

Few houses, eager buyers, rising prices in Twin Cities: 'It's just insane'

Home buyers in the Twin Cities are running out of options. By the end of last month there was 46% fewer houses for sale in […]