April 12, 2021

Boy Scouts lawyers eye new bankruptcy reorganization plan

DOVER, Del. — Attorneys for the Boy Scouts of America told a Delaware bankruptcy judge Monday that they plan to file a new reorganization plan […]
April 12, 2021

Microsoft buying speech recognition firm Nuance in $16B deal

Microsoft, on an accelerated growth push, is buying speech recognition company Nuance in a deal worth about $16 billion. The acquisition will get Microsoft deeper […]
April 12, 2021

The Latest: 3 Washington counties to tighten pandemic rules

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Three of Washington state’s 39 counties will tighten up pandemic restrictions beginning Friday. That means decreasing capacity for indoor dining at restaurants, […]
April 12, 2021

The Latest: UN chief calls for tax on pandemic profiteers

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief says the world’s failure to unite to tackle COVID-19 has created massive inequalities and is calling for urgent […]
April 12, 2021

Legal challenge by Minnesota group questions city building permit fees

A legal challenge by a trade group representing builders has targeted two small cities in Hennepin County, alleging they overcharged by $5.5 million for building […]
April 12, 2021

Minnesota housing trade group questions some cities' building permit fees

A legal challenge by a trade group representing builders has targeted two small cities in Hennepin County, alleging they overcharged for building permits by $5.5 […]
April 12, 2021

The Latest: Nevada capitol to open after monthslong closure

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada statehouse will reopen Thursday after more than two months of being shuttered to the public to prevent the spread […]
April 12, 2021

Star Tribune names Kim to lead business news coverage

Courtnay Kim, a 20-year veteran of the Star Tribune newsroom, has been named assistant managing editor of business news, taking leadership of coverage of the […]
April 12, 2021

Bloomington tech company Avtex acquired in $490M deal

Avtex Solutions, a Bloomington-based customer experience technology company, has been acquired for $490 million. TTEC Holdings Inc., a global customer experience tech company based in […]
April 12, 2021

White House grades states' infrastructure as it pushes bill

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden wants Congress to know he’s sincere about cutting a deal on infrastructure, but the White House is also highlighting needed […]