November 9, 2020

'Genetic scissors' of CRISPR in the spotlight

“It’s an exciting tool,” said Voytas, a professor in the College of Biological Sciences and director of the Center for Precision Plant Genomics, both at […]
November 9, 2020

Minnesota’s Governor Hints at More Bar Restrictions As Coronavirus Rates Rise

More restrictions, but not mandated closures, for Minnesota bars could be announced later this week, according to the governor’s office. Tim Walz spoke at an […]
November 9, 2020

Sale ends an era for Minnesota tractor collector

But Steve Flies’ farm just north of Plainview was famous for its growing collection of vintage tractors. “We didn’t golf or fish much,” Flies said, […]
November 9, 2020

Alaska Airlines CEO to retire in March, replaced by insider

SEATTLE — The CEO of Alaska Airlines’ parent is stepping down next year and will be replaced by the company’s president. Alaska Air Group said […]
November 9, 2020

VF adds to its slick brand roster, buys NYC's Supreme

The company that owns niche brands like The North Face and Vans is adding to that portfolio with Supreme, a slick brand that caters to […]
November 9, 2020

Study finds long-acting shot helps women avoid HIV infection

Researchers are stopping a study early after finding that a shot of an experimental medicine every two months worked better than daily pills to help […]
November 9, 2020

Stocks burst higher, S&P 500 at record on vaccine hopes

NEW YORK — Stocks around the world are surging Monday, sending Wall Street back to record heights, on a burst of hope following encouraging data […]
November 9, 2020

GM recalls 217K vehicles to fix leak that can stop travel

DETROIT — General Motors is recalling more than 217,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because transmission oil can leak, causing them to […]
November 9, 2020

Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is effective

Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track […]
November 9, 2020

Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's sales

McDonald’s U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter on new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations. With new choices like spicy chicken nuggets and […]