October 30, 2020

Walmart yanks guns off shelves citing rising tensions

Walmart pulled guns and ammunition from its store shelves as a precautionary measure, following the unrest in Philadelphia this week after police fatally shot a […]
October 30, 2020

7th District voters choosing between ag clout and President Trump

Millions of dollars have been pouring into western Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District this year as Republicans try to unseat the longtime Democratic incumbent.  Interest in […]
October 29, 2020

Mayo Clinic Health System temporarily deferring elective care after surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Northwest Wisconsin

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. ― Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals in Northwest Wisconsin are experiencing dramatic increases in COVID-19 cases and are escalating hospital surge plans […]
October 29, 2020

Walmart removes guns, ammunition on display at U.S. stores

NEW YORK — Walmart says it has removed ammunition and firearms from displays at its U.S. stores, citing “civil unrest” in some areas. The nation’s […]
October 29, 2020

Doug Baker stepping down as Ecolab CEO on Jan. 1

Doug Baker is retiring as chief executive of Ecolab on Jan. 1. Baker — who joined the St. Paul-based company in 1989 and became CEO […]
October 29, 2020

Duluth's winter tourism promotion gets financial boost

Visit Duluth was running on empty as it headed into the winter season, until Duluth Economic Development Authority commissioners unanimously agreed to provide the organization […]
October 29, 2020

Starbucks sales recover faster than expected in US, China

Starbucks saw faster-than-expected recovery in the U.S. and China in its fiscal fourth quarter, giving it confidence as it heads into the holiday season. Global […]
October 29, 2020

Røkkr hosts Call of Duty tournament for women gamers, attracts Minnesota Mocha

Minnesota Røkkr, the Eagan-based e-sports franchise, is moving to expand the scope of professional videogame playing by hosting a Call of Duty tournament for women […]
October 29, 2020

Medtronic pays $9.2M to settle South Dakota kickback case

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Minnesota-based Medtronic has agreed to pay $9.2 million to resolve allegations that it paid kickbacks to a South Dakota neurosurgeon and […]
October 29, 2020

Tech giants report higher profits – some more than others

Five technology giants are reporting earnings Thursday, providing the latest indication of whether they are rebounding from an economic slowdown earlier this year. The results […]