February 3, 2021

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos may step down without stepping away

Even after stepping aside as CEO, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will likely keep identifying new frontiers for the world’s dominant e-commerce company. His successor, meanwhile, […]
February 3, 2021

The Latest: San Francisco sues own district to open schools

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco has taken a dramatic step in its effort to get kids back in public schools, suing its own school district […]
February 3, 2021

Capri, Alphabet rise; Chipotle, Electronic Arts fall

NEW YORK — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Alphabet Inc., up $139.76 to $2,058.88. The parent company of search engine […]
February 3, 2021

Whittier neighborhood property being redeveloped in first-of-kind deal with Mpls.

The Minneapolis City Council gave the City of Lakes Community Land Trust exclusive rights to buy and rehab a city-owned commercial building on E. 26th […]
February 3, 2021

Major stock indexes end with modest gains on Wall Street

Stocks closed modestly higher on Wall Street Wednesday as investors turn their focus to some strong earnings reports from Big Tech companies and hopes for […]
February 3, 2021

Things to Know: State vaccination talks being held privately

Here’s what’s happening Wednesday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY: — As the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign accelerates, governors, […]
February 3, 2021

Minnesota corporations nudge farmers to help the environment

Agriculture is the top source of pollution in America’s rivers and streams, and along with forestry, farming is responsible for 10% of the country’s greenhouse […]
February 3, 2021

Biden flexible on who gets aid, tells lawmakers to 'go big'

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden told Democratic lawmakers Wednesday he’s “not married” to an absolute number on his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan but Congress […]
February 3, 2021

Daimler to spin off trucks, change name to Mercedes-Benz

FRANKFURT, Germany — German automaker Daimler will split itself into two independent companies by spinning off its truck and bus division, a move the company […]
February 3, 2021

Stocks move higher on Wall Street after an early stumble

Stocks pushed higher in afternoon trading Wednesday, as investors turn their focus to some strong earnings reports from Big Tech companies and hopes for getting […]