November 23, 2021

Duluth's Christmas-themed train rides start Saturday

Tickets are still available for two of the North Shore Scenic Railroad train experiences.
November 17, 2021

The worker shortage is affecting every corner of the state. But it’s hitting Greater Minnesota especially hard.

In a recent survey of job openings across Minnesota, the southeastern part of the state recorded 21,510 vacancies. That was nearly double the 11,887 openings […]
October 20, 2021

Consumers are still seeing higher prices for goods. Is it more than just a lingering effect of the pandemic?

You need more bacon for bacon these days. A year ago, consumers in Midwestern cities spent an average of $6.01 on a pound of sliced […]
September 2, 2021

EPA nixes Minnesota Legislature’s bid to relax feedlot regulations

When Minnesota legislators relaxed manure regulations for the state’s largest animal feedlots earlier this year, they noted federal regulators could veto the changes. The Environmental […]
August 23, 2021

Mayo Clinic's chief administrative officer to retire Nov. 30

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Jeff Bolton, Mayo Clinic’s chief administrative officer, has announced his plans to retire on Nov. 30. He has been Mayo Clinic’s chief […]
August 10, 2021

Target is from Minnesota — but is Minnesota the most Target-y state?

It was 1962 when the Dayton Company, of the Dayton’s department stores, opened the first Target store in Roseville, Minnesota. The Target brand would ride […]
August 6, 2021

Why California’s new pork rules could mean big changes for Minnesota hog farmers

If you order a pork chop, a side of bacon or tacos al pastor anywhere in the U.S., there’s a decent chance the meat in […]
July 28, 2021

Will there be enough workers for the State Fair?

With less than a month until the State Fair begins, vendors are hiring staff to serve the droves of people who could turn out during […]
July 18, 2021

Former pro soccer player brings competitive spirit to Bell Bank

Jena Cogswell’s competitive spirit— honed on national championship soccer teams and Wall Street — is coming into play as Bell Bank’s new senior vice president […]
July 18, 2021

Alexander: Creating a second Chrome profile is like starting over

Q: I created a new profile in the Google Chrome browser that’s separate from the main profile, which is my wife’s. But now when I […]