August 24, 2020

This Week: Consumer confidence, GDP, consumer spending

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: EYE ON CONSUMERS The economic fallout from the pandemic has […]
August 24, 2020

Despite pandemic, University of Minnesota seeks property

MINNEAPOLIS — The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped the University of Minnesota’s continued land purchases in Stadium Village. Over recent months, the University has pursued […]
August 24, 2020

As virus rages, working parents face tough choices

MADISON, Wis. — After a spring of pandemic lockdowns and a summer of uncertainty as coronavirus infections surged, working parents with school-age children now face […]
August 24, 2020

3 years after Harvey, some in Houston still waiting for help

HOUSTON — Some Houston residents say they endured difficult, often hazardous living conditions while waiting months, even years for help from the city to fix […]
August 24, 2020

Thousands allowed to bypass environmental rules in pandemic

Thousands of oil and gas operations, government facilities and other sites won permission to stop monitoring for hazardous emissions or otherwise bypass rules intended to […]
August 24, 2020

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's baseless claim of 'deep state' at FDA

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is leveling unfounded attacks on his Food and Drug Administration and distorting the science on effective treatments for COVID-19. Heading […]
August 24, 2020

Postal chief returns to Congress facing uproar over delays

WASHINGTON — Facing a backlash over operational changes that have resulted in mail delays, the nation’s new postmaster general is returning to Congress to testify […]
August 24, 2020

Cyprus denies new allegations in “golden passport” scheme

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus on Sunday denied fresh allegations that it was granting citizenship to foreigners accused of crimes in exchange for millions in investments, […]
August 24, 2020

Biden says he'd shut down economy if scientists recommended

ATLANTA — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he would follow public health advisers’ advice if they called for a national shutdown should he take […]
August 24, 2020

Tech Drive Tuesdays collection drive benefits schools

Tech Drive Tuesdays is a partnership between Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, Minnesota Computers for Schools and KARE 11 to collect unwanted or unused computer […]