February 20, 2021

USDA sees record plantings of corn, soybeans, but tight supplies too

The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast domestic supplies of soybeans would remain historically tight into 2022 despite its projection for a record-large harvest this autumn. […]
February 20, 2021

How to finally tackle tough money tasks

Nothing sparks procrastination quite like a to-do list of financial tasks. But delaying these tasks can cost you a lot in the long run. Thankfully, […]
February 20, 2021

It's easy to forget given other noise, but earnings still matter

These days in financial news, politics grab all the headlines, the Fed gets all the credit and coronavirus takes all the blame. With those three […]
February 20, 2021

Have you been asked to be an executor? You might want to run

Being asked to be an executor is an honor you might want to pass up. Settling an estate typically involves tracking down and appraising assets, […]
February 20, 2021

Retiring early? Tap your 401(k), wait until 70 for Social Security

For all the advice that working longer is one of the best ways to shore up your retirement plan, it isn’t always practical. Even before […]
February 20, 2021

Twin Cities area has new hot real estate segment: Million-dollar homes

Million-dollar houses typically haven’t been a hot commodity in the Twin Cities area. Until the pandemic. Last year a record number of homes sold for […]
February 20, 2021

Lawmakers, chamber members urge statewide reopening during Eggs & Issues forum

Hosted by Matt Kilian, the president of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce, the event featured Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-East Gull Lake; state […]
February 20, 2021

As Oklahoma pork plant speeds up slaughtering, workers report more injuries

One of America’s leading pig slaughterhouses is running faster than ever as meatpackers hustle to keep pork in grocery stores during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plant […]
February 20, 2021

Judge rejects Rep. Devin Nunes defamation suit against CNN

NEW YORK — A defamation lawsuit U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes brought against CNN was tossed out by a Manhattan judge on Friday. The lawsuit seeking […]
February 20, 2021

Google fires AI manager who protested her peer's departure

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google has fired a leader of its artificial intelligence ethics team in the fallout from the recent departure of another former […]