April 30, 2021

First military earplug trial goes against 3M

A federal jury in Florida on Friday awarded $7.1 million in damages to three Army veterans, finding that 3M Co. failed to warn about design […]
April 30, 2021

The Latest: Alaska ends state COVID-19 disaster declaration

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy ended the state’s disaster declaration for COVID-19, saying the state is in a position where the declaration is […]
April 30, 2021

For backyard bald eagles, death of an eaglet the latest blow

NEW ORLEANS — Bald eagles that nest in a back yard near New Orleans have lost their chick. It’s the latest in years of troubles […]
April 30, 2021

Army disciplines 21 at Fort Hood in probe of soldier's death

WASHINGTON — The Army said Friday that it has taken disciplinary action against 21 officers and non-commissioned officers at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection with […]
April 30, 2021

Target launches new efforts to bolster Asian workers, products

Target convened the inaugural Twin Cities Asian Executive Leadership Conference this week and has plans to support its Asian American workers through a host of […]
April 30, 2021

Trump Interior secretary runs for new Montana US House seat

BILLINGS, Mont. — Former congressman and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Friday that he’s running for Montana’s newly awarded U.S. House seat. Zinke told The […]
April 30, 2021

Twin Cities construction activity grows just 1% in March

Construction gains across the Twin Cities proved lackluster in March as nonresidential building activity plunged dramatically, offsetting upticks in the housing sector, according to a […]
April 30, 2021

Minnesota leaders urge struggling renters to apply for aid

Minnesota leaders are urging tenants who have sunk into debt during the pandemic to apply for hundreds of millions of dollars in rental help. Gov. […]
April 30, 2021

The Latest: TSA extends mask mandate on planes to September

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration has extended a requirement that passengers on planes, trains and buses wear face masks. The rule was set to […]
April 30, 2021

Number of Americans fully vaccinated tops 100 million

DALLAS — Disneyland reopened on Friday and cruise lines welcomed the news that they could be sailing again in the U.S. by midsummer, as the […]