December 28, 2020

'Moment of opportunity' for Duluth jobseekers as labor force shrinks

DULUTH – The unemployment rate has steadily improved in the Duluth area in recent months after peaking at 12.4% in May. But 6,700 people have […]
December 28, 2020

Arbitrator rules that FAA chief aided retaliation case

A U.S. Labor Department judge says the head of the Federal Aviation Administration helped Delta Air Lines retaliate against a pilot who raised safety concerns […]
December 28, 2020

Lawsuit seeks to halt Line 3 pipeline, alleging faulty approval process

Opponents of Enbridge’s new Line 3 project have asked a federal court to halt construction of the $2.6 billion pipeline, saying the U.S. Army Corps […]
December 28, 2020

House set for override vote on Trump's defense bill veto

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House returned to the Capitol Monday to vote on an override of President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill. […]
December 28, 2020

Detroit firm buys Riverplace office complex in Minneapolis

The Riverplace office complex near St. Anthony Main in Minneapolis has been sold and will undergo extensive renovations next year, according to the new owners. […]
December 28, 2020

How major US stock indexes fared Monday

Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Monday, pushing the major indexes to new highs. The rally came as investors welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision […]
December 28, 2020

Man charged in plot to bring cocaine to Vermont from Peru

A 39-year-old Montreal man is facing a cocaine trafficking charge that was part of a broader effort to transport 1,500 kilos (3,300 pounds) of the […]
December 28, 2020

US stocks hit records after Trump signs $900B aid package

Stocks began the final week of 2020 with more gains Monday, nudging the major U.S. indexes to record highs. The S&P 500 climbed 0.9%, powered […]
December 28, 2020

More COVID-19 vaccines in the pipeline as US effort ramps up

A huge U.S. study of another COVID-19 vaccine candidate got underway Monday as states continue to roll out scarce supplies of the first shots to […]
December 28, 2020

Where to Order Last Minute New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day Meals in the Twin Cities

The end of the year is finally in sight, and never before has auspicious eating been more important than the shut down of 2020. Instead […]