August 12, 2020

Maple Grove manufacturer closing plant near Brainerd, affecting 60 to 70 jobs

Nortech Systems will close a production plant in Merrifield, affecting 60 to 70 jobs. The Maple Grove-based company also announced it has signed sale and […]
August 12, 2020

Ellison asks court to oust Bremer trustees, end battle over state's fourth-largest bank

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison moved to end a battle over the future of Bremer Bank, Minnesota’s fourth-largest, by seeking the ouster of the three […]
August 12, 2020

CEO in scheme that left workers without paychecks pleads

ALBANY, N.Y. — The former head of payroll company pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges related to a scheme that caused more than $100 million […]
August 12, 2020

Boston Fed chief: States' rush to reopen slowed US recovery

WASHINGTON — A top official at the Federal Reserve criticized the decision by many states to reopen businesses this spring before getting the virus fully […]
August 12, 2020

Ford recalls midsize SUVs to fix possible brake fluid leaks

Ford is recalling more than 558,000 midsize SUVs in North America because the brakes may not work properly. The recall covers certain 2015 through 2018 […]
August 12, 2020

What to do if losing your job means losing life insurance

The coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the U.S. economy as businesses both big and small cut back, close and declare bankruptcy. Consequently, a reported 16.3 […]
August 12, 2020

Microsoft back in the smartphone business with its new Duo

Microsoft is back to selling smartphones for the first time since it abandoned its mobile business more than four years ago. The company began taking […]
August 12, 2020

6 former EPA bosses call for agency reset after election

Six former Environmental Protection Agency chiefs are calling for an agency reset after President Donald Trump’s regulation-chopping, industry-minded first term, backing a detailed plan by […]
August 12, 2020

US consumer prices rose 0.6% in July, matching June uptick

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices jumped 0.6% in July as gasoline prices continued to rise. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that the increase last month […]
August 12, 2020

Essentia Health welcomes Dr. Annabelle Butler

Dr. Annabelle Butler, a bariatric surgeon, is welcoming new patients at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic in Duluth. “I was impressed with the quality of care here,” […]