March 6, 2021

Xcel, envrionmentalists square off over planned gas-fired power plant

The rise of natural gas-fired power was long welcomed — or at least accepted — by both utilities and clean-energy groups. Gas vanquished coal, cutting […]
March 6, 2021

For Minnesota hotel industry, normal could be a year or more away

Jim Alderman was set to fly from North Carolina to Minnetonka a year ago to start his new role as chief executive of Radisson Hotel […]
March 6, 2021

Xcel, environmentalists square off over planned gas-fired power plant

The rise of natural gas-fired power was long welcomed — or at least accepted — by both utilities and clean-energy groups. Gas vanquished coal, cutting […]
March 6, 2021

Fighting Biden virus aid, GOP rekindles Obama-era strategy

WASHINGTON — Republicans have one goal for President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package: erode public support for the rescue plan by portraying it […]
March 6, 2021

Duluth dog boarding businesses adapt to pandemic world

“With little to no travel lately, that’s been pretty rough,” Schokker said. “For example, in our peak times, we usually have maybe 60-70 dogs overnight […]
March 6, 2021

Another new plan, but will Foxconn follow through this time?

MADISON, Wis. — Both companies said the collaboration will “revolutionize the automotive industry.” They compared their work to the scientific discoveries of Isaac Newton. And […]
March 6, 2021

California OKs reopening of ball parks, Disneyland

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has cleared a path for fans to hit the stands at opening-day baseball games and return to Disneyland nearly a year […]
March 6, 2021

Highlights: What's changed in the Senate's virus relief bill

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats came out with their version of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill. A look at some of the major changes in […]
March 6, 2021

Senate Dems strike jobless aid deal, relief bill OK in sight

WASHINGTON — Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin struck a deal late Friday over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had […]
March 6, 2021

The Latest: Ontario wants vaccine shot in adults by June 20

TORONTO — The head of the vaccine program for Canada’s most populous province expects to get every adult in Ontario a first vaccine shot by […]