August 22, 2020

Xcel looks at new nuclear options as it moves to carbon-free power goals

As Xcel Energy and other U.S. electricity producers strive to reach 100% carbon-free power goals by midcentury, nuclear power is critical to their plans. Wind […]
August 22, 2020

A block from Lake Street, urban farm tries to meet growing need

Mothers and children from the Phillips neighborhood showed up early at the Urban Ventures Farm in south Minneapolis to wait for free, fresh produce under […]
August 22, 2020

The bully pulpit: Trump pushes Washington, but virus resists

WASHINGTON — His face framed by the golden Oval Office curtains behind him, President Donald Trump stared straight into the camera aimed at the Resolute […]
August 22, 2020

Ohio Republicans try to regroup in crucial state for Trump

CINCINNATI — Complications pummeled Ohio Republicans this week as they sought to put up a united front headed into the GOP’s national convention. One of […]
August 22, 2020

AP FACT CHECK: What the Dems didn't say, and what Trump did

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden and fellow Democrats spun an assortment of facts to their benefit in their national convention, omitting inconvenient truths such as Barack […]
August 22, 2020

Biz Buzz: Kickstarting the doghouse

But four college students used those setbacks to create their own business model, create a product to sell and set up a campaign to fund […]
August 22, 2020

Biz Buzz: Kickstarting the Dog House

But four college students used those setbacks to create their own business model, create a product to sell and set up a campaign to fund […]
August 22, 2020

The Latest: India cases inch closer to 3M, spread in south

NEW DELHI — India has recorded another 24-hour jump in coronavirus infections as the disease spreads across the country’s southern states after plateauing in the […]
August 22, 2020

Tough choices for GOP over a Postal Service Trump belittles

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans in tight reelections are in a precarious position over the embattled Postal Service as its bosses impose cost-cutting measures on one […]
August 22, 2020

House holding rare Saturday vote on postal changes, funds

WASHINGTON — The House is convening for a rare Saturday session to address mail delivery disruptions, poised to pass legislation that would reverse recent changes […]