December 21, 2020

Federal money provided a lifeline for farmers facing 'a trifecta of challenges,' but what does the future hold?

“I remember watching my phone because I usually keep an eye on some of the overnight markets, if I wake up during calving. That was […]
December 21, 2020

Egypt reports bird flu outbreaks in rural area

CAIRO — Local authorities in rural Egypt have declared a state of emergency after detecting two outbreaks of bird flu. Nagy Awad, head of the […]
December 21, 2020

The Latest: Europe takes steps to contain new virus strain

BERLIN —The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says “timely efforts” to prevent and control the spread of cases of COVID-19 involving the new […]
December 21, 2020

EU-UK trade talks slog on past another Brexit deadline

BRUSSELS — Problems increased Monday in the bid to put a trade deal between the European Union and the United Kingdom on the rails before […]
December 21, 2020

Researchers find insecticides widespread in Minnesota lakes and rivers

New research from the University of Minnesota found low levels of neonicotinoid insecticides in lakes and streams across Minnesota. The widely used insecticides are well […]
December 21, 2020

Asia Today: Seoul area curbing public gatherings

SEOUL, South Korea — Gatherings of more than five people will be banned in South Korea’s capital region as an elevated step to suppress what […]
December 21, 2020

UK holds crisis talks as France closes border on virus fears

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to chair a meeting of the government’s emergency committee later Monday after France closed its borders to […]
December 21, 2020

Fined restaurant owners say they’re considering legal action

Jeff McCulloch, owner of Mission Tavern in Mission Township, said he is seeking to join legal forces with other bars and restaurants after the Minnesota […]
December 21, 2020

Lakeside brewpub may prompt Duluth to revise ordinance

A Duluth ordinance requires any business that sells alcoholic beverages to be located no closer than 400 feet away from both churches and schools. The […]
December 20, 2020

Panel: People over 75, essential workers next for vaccines

NEW YORK — A federal advisory panel recommended Sunday that people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers should […]