September 8, 2021

Kernza farmers see a market for earth-friendly grain

Don Wyse has long been an evangelist for perennial crops. The University of Minnesota professor, who leads the U of M Forever Green Initiative, now […]
September 8, 2021

Thinking about switching jobs? You’re not alone

According to a survey the Washington Post conducted earlier this summer, about 1 in 5 workers in the U.S. considered changing their profession during the […]
September 6, 2021

Millions lose jobless benefits today. It doesn't mean they'll be rushing back to work

Marianne LeBlanc stages in-person corporate events. But those jobs disappeared during the pandemic and have been slow to return. Kelly Creative Updated September 6, 2021 […]
September 5, 2021

Here are 3 pivotal moments in workers' history to remember this Labor Day

Striking members of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization hold a rally on Aug. 6, 1981, on Long Island, N.Y. Nearly 13,000 air-traffic controllers walked […]
September 5, 2021

Pandemic pay panel won't make Labor Day deadline

The Minnesota Legislature won’t receive recommendations by a Labor Day deadline on how to divvy up $250 million for frontline pandemic workers, a key lawmaker […]
September 5, 2021

Until 2023? Parts shortage forecast to keep auto prices sky-high

Back in the spring, a shortage of computer chips that had sent auto prices soaring appeared, finally, to be easing. Some relief for consumers seemed […]
September 4, 2021

France and Russia are in a tussle over who gets to call champagne … 'champagne'

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a glass of champagne during a Kremlin ceremony in 2017. A new Russian law says only Russian sparkling wine may […]
September 4, 2021

The housing shortage is significant. It's acute for small, entry-level homes

Mat Pergens just wants "four walls and a roof that I can afford" for himself, his wife, his 6-year-old daughter and his baby on the […]
September 3, 2021

U.S. hiring slows sharply as latest coronavirus surge slams brakes on economy

A hiring sign in a store window in Manhattan in August. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Hiring slowed sharply in August as a new surge […]
September 2, 2021

12 Restaurant Dishes That Would Feel Right at Home at the State Fair

A corn dog moment at the Minnesota State Fair. | Leila Navidi, Star Tribune/Getty Images Coffee, cocktails, and fried foods that distill the flavors of […]