December 20, 2020

Mostly virus-free Kauai hit by pandemic after travel resumes

HONOLULU — On Hawaii’s rural island of Kauai, where sprawling white sand beaches and dramatic seaside mountains attract visitors from around the world, local residents […]
December 20, 2020

2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US is shipped out

Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to […]
December 20, 2020

Biden's team vows action against hack as US threats persist

WASHINGTON — Once in office, President-elect Joe Biden will punish Russia for its suspected cyberespionage operation against the United States with financial sanctions and measures […]
December 20, 2020

US airport traffic rising despite holiday travel warnings

SAN RAMON, Calif. — More than 1 million people have passed through U.S. airport security checkpoints in each of the past two days in a […]
December 20, 2020

Agreement likely Sunday on nearly $1 trillion virus aid bill

WASHINGTON — Top Washington negotiators, propelled by a late-night agreement on the last major obstacle to a COVID-19 economic relief package, said a Sunday agreement […]
December 20, 2020

Over morning drinks, East Grand Forks city leaders, Minnesota legislators discuss pandemic response

Gander said it was the first time they were allowed to gather at a restaurant, albeit outdoors and during the Minnesota winter, since Gov. Tim […]
December 20, 2020

New business: Big Jay’s opens in downtown Brainerd

On the top of the important list is having healthy loved ones. And he said he is willing to work at his new venture and […]
December 20, 2020

Monthly passenger travel down 65% at Duluth airport

Compared to other flights he took early on in the pandemic — when airports were still crowded and few precautions were taken, which he said […]
December 20, 2020

For travel and tourism industry, pandemic brought both short-term and lasting changes

It was estimated that the west-central Minnesota city could see a loss of up to 35% in lodging tax revenue. But a loss of that […]
December 20, 2020

What is behind the big decision Bob Dylan just made

Universal Music Group’s recent announcement that it acquired the song catalog of Bob Dylan was light on details, like how much it paid, and there […]