March 18, 2021

US long-term mortgage rates edge higher; 30-year at 3.09%

WASHINGTON — U.S. long-term mortgage rates continued to edge higher this week as the benchmark 30-year loan stayed above the 3% mark. Rates remain near […]
March 18, 2021

EXPLAINER: Will you need a 'vaccine passport' to travel?

Airlines and others in the travel industry are throwing their support behind so-called vaccine passports to boost pandemic-depressed travel, and authorities in Europe could embrace […]
March 18, 2021

Best Buy offers workers in-home tests for COVID-19

Best Buy Co. on Thursday announced it will provide COVID-19 home tests for employees who have to work in stores, warehouses and other company locations. […]
March 18, 2021

Best Buy offers workers a new in-home test for COVID-19

Best Buy Co. on Thursday announced it will provide COVID-19 home tests for employees who have to work in stores, warehouses and other company locations. […]
March 18, 2021

Minnesota Republican Tom Emmer pushes cryptocurrency, blockchain tech at the Capitol

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tom Emmer took to the idea of digital currency several years ago, saying it “appealed to the libertarian in me.” Now, the […]
March 18, 2021

Northeast Distillery Expands to the Land of Brandy Old Fashioneds

Tattersall Distilling announced today that it’s shifting production to a new distillery complex in River Falls, Wisconsin. The cocktail room in Northeast Minneapolis will reopen […]
March 18, 2021

Another perk of getting COVID shot: Some MN businesses offer incentives for vaccinations

Lisa Riedl was pleasantly surprised when she stopped by Brianno’s Deli Italia in Eagan recently to pick up some pizzas and other stuff. “We have […]
March 17, 2021

White Earth Nation gives big raise to lowest paid workers

The White Earth Nation in northwest Minnesota is doubling the minimum wage it pays to tribal employees — from $8 to $16 an hour. The […]
March 17, 2021

Duluth paper mill plan would restore at least 80 jobs

SEE ALSO: Verso to indefinitely idle Duluth paper mill; Duluth mayor hopeful plant will reactivate in some form District 7B Rep. Liz Olson introduced language […]
March 17, 2021

Prospective buyer expresses interest in Duluth paper mill

SEE ALSO: Verso to indefinitely idle Duluth paper mill; Duluth mayor hopeful plant will reactivate in some form District 7B Rep. Liz Olson introduced language […]