July 7, 2021

Photos: Twin Ports says farewell to the US Coast Guard cutter Alder

On a windy Wednesday morning, July 7, 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Alder make its final trip under Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge as it […]
July 7, 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda sees art and philanthropy with same lens

NEW YORK — For “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, the inspirations for art and philanthropy are inextricably linked. On Wednesday, Miranda is announcing a series of […]
July 7, 2021

Fed officials discuss timing of reducing bond purchases

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials began discussing at their meeting last month the mechanics of reducing their huge monthly bond purchases that are used to […]
July 7, 2021

Stocks indexes are mostly higher after latest Fed minutes

U.S. stock indexes are mostly higher Wednesday, a day after the S&P 500 snapped a seven-day winning streak. Investors are watching the bond market, where […]
July 7, 2021

Minneapolis Fed mandates COVID-19 vaccines for its employees

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis said Wednesday it will require its 1,100 employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of August. The […]
July 7, 2021

Amtrak plan to replace dozens of aging trains at cost of $7.3B

DETROIT — Amtrak plans to spend $7.3 billion to replace 83 passenger trains, some nearly a half-century old, though much of the funding must still […]
July 7, 2021

Colby would be official Wisconsin cheese under bill

MADISON, Wis. — In cheese-obsessed Wisconsin, which proudly touts itself as America’s Dairyland, the dairy cow is the official domestic animal, milk is the official […]
July 7, 2021

Canadian National makes final pitch for $33.6B railroad deal

OMAHA, Neb. — Canadian National has made its final pitch to regulators for preliminary approval of its $33.6 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern railroad. […]
July 7, 2021

A pandemic clothing purge is on as normal life resumes in US

NEW YORK — Alina Clark is about as tired of her pandemic wardrobe as her comfort clothes are stretched and torn. “I have four sets […]
July 7, 2021

Trump files suit against Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump has filed suit against three of the country’s biggest tech companies, claiming he and other conservatives have been wrongfully […]