February 26, 2021

Rent control measures move forward in Minneapolis

Two hotly contested rent control initiatives are heading to the Minneapolis Charter Commission for review. The Minneapolis City Council gave unanimous approval Friday to forward […]
February 26, 2021

With House voting on relief bill, Dems mull wage plan rescue

WASHINGTON — A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seemed headed toward House passage Friday, even as Democrats searched […]
February 26, 2021

A bumpy day leaves stocks mostly lower; bond yields ease

A choppy day on Wall Street ended with stocks mostly lower Friday, helping push the S&P 500 to its second straight weekly loss. Investors continued […]
February 26, 2021

Biz Buzz: Jersey Mike's to open in Baxter

Jersey Mike’s, with hot and cold sub sandwiches, sides, drinks and desserts and catering, is planning on opening soon in Baxter. Jersey Mike’s reports it’s […]
February 26, 2021

A bumpy day for stocks leaves indexes mixed; yields ease

Stocks ended a bumpy day mostly lower on Wall Street. Technology stocks recovered slightly following several days of heavy selling, but the Nasdaq still posted […]
February 26, 2021

Crow Wing Food Co-op joins downtown with fresh focus

Following a soft opening this weekend, the co-op’s first official day with its full hours of operation starts Monday, March 1. After winning the final […]
February 26, 2021

Highlights of the COVID-19 relief bill advancing in Congress

WASHINGTON — The House is expected to pass a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package late Friday that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions […]
February 26, 2021

Minnesota lawmakers consider matching tax forgiveness on pandemic aid

Tim Milner, owner of JIT Powder Coating of Farmington, survived 2020 thanks in no small part to a $550,000 loan from the federal government’s Paycheck […]
February 26, 2021

Owners of company involved in crash that killed 7 charged

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The owners of the truck involved in a crash in New Hampshire in June 2019 that killed seven motorcyclists are facing charges […]
February 26, 2021

United will pay $49 million to settle air mail fraud case

United Airlines will pay more than $49 million to avoid criminal prosecution and settle civil charges of defrauding the U.S. Postal Service in the delivery […]