December 12, 2020

US allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic

WASHINGTON — The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end of […]
December 11, 2020

Qumu, a Minneapolis tech firm that helps businesses do remote work, plans to close its offices

Qumu Corp., a Minneapolis-based provider of videoconferencing tools and services, decided to close most of its offices after remote working became a staple for many […]
December 11, 2020

Kept from tourism tax dollars, Duluth Children's Museum may close without support

“It’s not a comfortable position for our organization to be in,” Erica Henkel, museum board chair and president, said. “You hate to admit things are […]
December 11, 2020

California to join federal antitrust case against Google

SACRAMENTO — California is seeking to join the Justice Department in its antitrust lawsuit against Google parent Alphabet Inc., one of the state’s largest businesses. […]
December 11, 2020

Investors push Disney shares to record on news of aggressive streaming plans

Walt Disney Co.’s plan to supercharge its streaming services, including a robust slate of shows from its “Star Wars” and Marvel franchises, sparked a buying […]
December 11, 2020

Duluth Port Authority buys Duluth Lake Port dock for $950,000

The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has completed its $950,000 purchase of the Duluth Lake Port dock on Rice’s Point, advancing plans to rehabilitate a stretch […]
December 11, 2020

Britain to end state support for fossil fuel sector exports

LONDON — Britain said Friday that it is ending state support for fossil fuel industry exports, and shifting government assistance to low-carbon and renewable energy […]
December 11, 2020

Post-pandemic, most Americans who can want to continue working from home, Pew study finds

Most Americans now teleworking from home want to keep doing so, with more than half saying they would work remotely after the pandemic, a new […]
December 11, 2020

Qumu, a Minneapolis tech firm that helps businesses do remote work, plans to closes its offices

Qumu Corp., a Minneapolis-based provider of videoconferencing tools and services, decided to close most of its offices after remote working became a staple for many […]
December 11, 2020

Meat companies seek better coordination on virus vaccine rollout

Perdue Farms is urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to coordinate states’ policies over who will receive COVID-19 vaccines first, warning that a […]