December 13, 2020

US government agencies hacked; Russia a possible culprit

WASHINGTON — Hackers broke into the networks of federal agencies including the Treasury and Commerce departments in attacks revealed just days after U.S. officials warned […]
December 13, 2020

5 Mayo Clinic hospitals receive 'A' grade for patient safety

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Five Mayo Clinic hospitals scored high marks for safety, earning an “A” grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent, […]
December 13, 2020

Inventor builds business on keeping kids warm in the snow

The Wisconsin owner of AdventureUs designed Snow Sleeves, a stretchy wrist gaiter that pulls over your gloves and cuffs to trap in the heat and […]
December 13, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort

PORTAGE, Michigan — The first of many freezer-packed COVID-19 vaccine vials made their way to distribution sites across the United States on Sunday, as the […]
December 13, 2020

White House, other top officials to get early vaccine access

WASHINGTON — Senior U.S. government officials, including some White House officials who work in close proximity to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, […]
December 13, 2020

Complexities of government aid continue to emerge for small Minnesota businesses

The recession has crashed Vinny Vassallo’s limo business. Vincent Limousine, founded in 2004 by Vassallo, a then-laid off factory supervisor, had a growth year in […]
December 13, 2020

Nonin founder continues search for medical devices that 'improve lives'

Nonin Medical founder Phil Isaacson is focusing on finding new ways to improve people’s lives even as strong global demand continues for a medical device […]
December 13, 2020

Trump raises China concerns as reason to veto defense bill

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump offered a new rationale Sunday for threatening to veto the annual defense policy bill that covers the military’s budget for […]
December 13, 2020

Budget toll from virus hits both Democratic, GOP-led states

No “blue state bailout” is a rallying cry for many congressional Republicans as attempts to provide more federal aid to a nation stricken by an […]
December 13, 2020

Crunch time for Xcel electricity rate hike request

Electricity rates for Xcel Energy’s residential customers could hold steady next year or rise appreciably depending on a decision expected this week by Minnesota utility […]