March 8, 2021

MacKenzie Scott marries Seattle teacher after Bezos divorce

SEATTLE — MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, author and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has married a Seattle science teacher who expressed gratitude “for the […]
March 7, 2021

COVID didn't slow down growth of company's success in the global poultry equipment industry

The same is true for his co-workers at Nova-Tech Engineering, the Willmar, Minn.-based company that develops, manufactures, leases and services poultry equipment around the world. […]
March 7, 2021

COVID didn't slow down growth of company's success in the global poultry equipment industry

The same is true for his co-workers at Nova-Tech Engineering, the Willmar, Minn.-based company that develops, manufactures, leases and services poultry equipment around the world. […]
March 7, 2021

ER physician puts skills to work as Urgency Room leader in pandemic

Urgency Room medical director Dr. Craig Matticks has helped lead the recovery of the group of three hybrid urgent care-emergency departments, which adapted to offer […]
March 7, 2021

When Amazon raises wages, local companies follow suit

Amazon has embarked on an advertising blitz this winter, urging Congress to follow the company’s lead and raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an […]
March 7, 2021

Businesses damaged in riots after death of George Floyd still fighting for assistance

Ahmed Muhumud, co-owner of Midtown Eye Care, sought refuge for the business last fall in the Midtown Global Market after it was burned down in […]
March 7, 2021

Apprenticeship program offers students real work experience

The Building Trades Career Pathway Program, run by Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program, offers funding for up to 10 students at the two schools to […]
March 7, 2021

Crosslake to celebrate parade-less St. Patrick’s Day

But not this year, or the year before. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing guidelines from health experts, the parade that attracts tens […]
March 7, 2021

For some Duluth businesses, the pandemic has brought growth

While the pandemic has wreaked havoc on businesses like dine-in restaurants and entertainment venues, it’s also been an opportunity for some area businesses, or parts […]
March 6, 2021

Minnesota craft breweries lean on community to weather COVID-19 storm

But their answer to the pandemic is a microcosm of how small businesses, great and small, are finding ways to hang on. Judging by the […]