January 22, 2021

Buyer of Eden Prairie's MTS finds another buyer for its biggest business

The $1.7 billion sale of MTS Systems Corp., a maker of industrial sensors based in Eden Prairie, took a new twist this week as the […]
January 22, 2021

Biden's choice on econ aid: Deal with GOP or go for it all

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden’s ambitious opening bid, his $1.9 trillion American Rescue economic package, will test the new president’s relationship with Congress and force a […]
January 22, 2021

Minnesota Senate Republicans release legislative priorities

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Senate Republicans unveiled priorities for the new legislative session this week that include limiting the governor’s peacetime emergency powers and […]
January 22, 2021

Former Make-A-Wish Iowa CEO charged with embezzling funds

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The former CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa has been arrested on felony charges alleging she embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from […]
January 22, 2021

Pounded by the pandemic, Duluth shipping seeks rebound in 2021

DULUTH – It was a tough year for the Port of Duluth-Superior, which saw total tonnage drop to its lowest level since 1938. However, the […]
January 22, 2021

Biden's pause on oil cause for big concern in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — President Joe Biden’s 60-day moratorium on new oil and natural gas leases and drilling permits is prompting widespread concerns in New Mexico, […]
January 22, 2021

The Latest: Seattle man offering COVID-19 'vaccine' arrested

SEATTLE — A suburban Seattle man who advertised a supposed COVID-19 “vaccine” he said he created in his personal lab, has been arrested. KUOW reports […]
January 22, 2021

Yellen's nomination as treasury secretary advances in Senate

WASHINGTON — The Senate Finance Committee approved President Joe Biden’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be the nation’s 78th treasury secretary on Friday, setting up […]
January 22, 2021

Aaron lauded for grace amid racism during home run pursuit

Reaction to Hank Aaron’s death from former presidents to fellow Hall of Famers to everyone who knew him followed a theme: how the one-time home […]
January 22, 2021

For 1st Black Pentagon chief, racism challenge is personal

WASHINGTON — Newly confirmed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will have to contend not only with a world of security threats and a massive military bureaucracy, […]