April 14, 2023

Northwest Minnesota cities add amenities to lure scarce workers

The foundation for economic growth in northwestern Minnesota starts with strong anchor businesses, such as Digi-Key and Marvin Windows. But future growth hinges as much […]
April 13, 2023

These Twin Cities Patios Are Open for This Rare Gorgeous Weather

Hai Hai’s patio. | Kevin Kramer 80 degrees in April means one thing Patio season came early this year. Though chillier temperatures in the coming […]
April 13, 2023

Judge rebukes Fox attorneys ahead of defamation trial: 'Omission is a lie'

The Fox News studios and headquarters in New York on March 21. Ted Shaffrey/AP At today's pre-trial hearings in the billion-dollar Fox defamation lawsuit, the […]
April 13, 2023

It cost $22 billion to rescue two failed banks. Now the question is who will pay

A sign is displayed for Freedom Bank in Columbia Falls, Montana. The community lender was founded over two decades ago and has grown its business […]
April 13, 2023

Nursing homes press MN lawmakers for financial help

Roberta Rankin, known to her family and friends as Bobbi, said it was an easy pick when she decided to move to the Northfield Retirement […]
April 13, 2023

A northwest Minn. city and its biggest employer tackle day care, housing shortages

No region in the U.S. is immune to the lack of affordable homes and child care options for working people. And solutions remain elusive. What’s […]
April 12, 2023

Baba’s Is Opening a Hummus House and Bakery in Uptown This Summer

Baba’s classic hummus. | Baba’s Hummus The local hummus brand’s first cafe is coming to Lyndale Avenue this July Local hummus brand Baba’s announced today […]
April 12, 2023

Judge lectures Fox attorneys over dual roles for Rupert Murdoch

Rupert Murdoch introduces then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the Herman Kahn Award Gala on Oct. 30, 2019, in New York. Attorneys defending Fox in […]
April 12, 2023

Business is booming in northwest Minn. despite tight labor market

The words “rural” and “remote” are practically synonymous with economic decline and empty storefronts in much of the country. Yet, in far northwest Minnesota near […]
April 12, 2023

NPR quits Twitter after being labeled as 'state-affiliated media'

NPR announced it would cease posting to Twitter after the social media platform labeled the nonprofit "Government-funded Media." Charles Dharapak/AP NPR will no longer post […]