September 12, 2021

Surfers are trading natural waves for artificial ones in Waco, Texas

Surfer Jacob Williams catches big air in Waco, Texas, where artificial waves are generated by compressed air and a computer. Rob Henson | BSR Surf […]
September 10, 2021

Minneapolis Cider Co. Doubles Down in Northeast

Minneapolis Cider Co. just doubled in size to 30,000 square feet. | Minneapolis Cider Co./Facebook Plus, fast-casual Rōti reopens its U of M locale with […]
September 9, 2021

What's stopping weed growers from going greener?

As Politico writer Natalie Fertig points out in this week’s Climate Cast, weed is just that: a weed that will grow just about anywhere. “But […]
September 9, 2021

Are mobile home parks the answer to Minnesota's affordable housing shortage?

As pressure continues to mount for the creation of affordable housing, some worry that lower-cost options are vanishing. Manufactured housing parks are less common than […]
September 9, 2021

Unvaccinated United Airlines employees to be put on temporary leave

United Airlines has mandated that all U.S. employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face termination. Those granted exemptions will be put on leave. Justin Sullivan/Getty […]
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 […]