December 17, 2020

The Latest: Alaska reports 2nd adverse reaction to vaccine

JUNEAU, Alaska — Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine. Bartlett Regional […]
December 17, 2020

Ernst & Young launches Twin Cities minority-business support program

Ernst & Young, the accounting and consulting firm, will support 12 small Black- and Latino-owned businesses in the Twin Cities as part of a multicity […]
December 17, 2020

The Latest: Washington loosens school reopening guidelines

SEATTLE – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is loosening school reopening guidelines amid a resurging coronavirus pandemic and pleading with reluctant teachers to return to the […]
December 16, 2020

Ten states sue Google for 'anti-competitive' online ad sales

DALLAS — Ten states on Wednesday brought a lawsuit against Google, accusing the search giant of “anti-competitive conduct” in the online advertising industry, including a […]
December 16, 2020

Largest wind farm in New Mexico to begin generating power

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Work is done on a massive wind farm in eastern New Mexico that Xcel Energy officials said Wednesday will move the utility […]
December 16, 2020

Vaccinations reach nursing homes as California faces crisis

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — The first COVID-19 vaccinations are underway at U.S. nursing homes, where the virus has killed more than 110,000 people, even as […]
December 16, 2020

Former Cargill CEO Ernie Micek dies at 84

Ernest “Ernie” Micek had a knack for multiplying time — or at least that’s the only way those close to him can explain all that […]
December 16, 2020

Martin Patrick's 'Nutcracker' window display beats out Rodeo Drive in national contest

Martin Patrick 3 in Minneapolis’ North Loop won the judges’ choice award in a national contest rating holiday window displays, beating out retailers on Beverly […]
December 16, 2020

The Latest: Washington state officials see encouraging signs

OLYMPIA, Washington — Coronavirus infections remain rampant, but health officials in Washington state said Wednesday they’re seeing some encouraging signs in recent data, just as […]
December 16, 2020

Biden picks deal-makers, fighters for climate, energy team

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden is picking deal-makers and fighters to lead a climate team he’ll ask to remake and clean up the nation’s transportation and […]