December 28, 2020

House votes to override Trump's veto of defense bill

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House voted overwhelmingly Monday to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, setting the stage for what would […]
December 28, 2020

Extended Minnesota jobless benefits kick in this week; federal ones delayed

Many out-of-work Minnesotans should not experience a lapse in unemployment benefits from a delay in the rollout of the federal stimulus bill thanks to the […]
December 28, 2020

Historic Virginia ferry operation ends amid property dispute

LEESBURG, Va. — Government officials in northern Virginia are bemoaning the closing of the last remaining ferry crossing on the Potomac River, at a site […]
December 28, 2020

CVS, Walgreens begin Wisconsin nursing home vaccinations

MADISON, Wis. — Two pharmacy chains have launched a massive effort Monday to inject tens of thousands of Wisconsin nursing home residents and workers with […]
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 […]