January 13, 2021

Blatnik Bridge future unfolds as agencies begin working toward major project in 2028

It’s not clear yet whether the bridge that carries Interstate 535 between Duluth and Superior will be replaced in its entirety, rehabilitated or a combination […]
January 13, 2021

Airbnb to block, cancel DC bookings ahead of inauguration

NEW YORK — Airbnb says it will be blocking and cancelling all reservations in the Washington, D.C. area during the week of the presidential inauguration. […]
January 13, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond closing Coon Rapids store

The rash of Bed Bath & Beyond closings has hit the Twin Cities. The New Jersey-based home goods retailer will close the Coon Rapids store […]
January 13, 2021

California sees bright spot in 'most intense surge' of virus

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has lifted a stay-at-home order for 13 northern counties with improving hospital conditions, but most of the state’s population remains under […]
January 13, 2021

Defiance of virus dining bans grows as restaurants flounder

BORING, Ore. — A line formed out the door during the lunch rush at the Carver Hangar, a family-owned restaurant and sports bar, and waitresses […]
January 13, 2021

Shakira sells music publishing rights to UK company

NEW YORK — The Board of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited, a U.K.-based investment company, has acquired 100% of Grammy-winning superstar Shakira’s music publishing rights. Hipgnosis […]
January 13, 2021

Wall Street drifts, as even Treasury yields slow their rise

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are drifting Wednesday as Wall Street continues a pause from its big recent rally, and even Treasury yields are stalling […]
January 13, 2021

UK's Johnson pledges vaccine program to operate 24-7

LONDON — Britain’s coronavirus vaccine program will operate around the clock seven days a week “as soon as we can,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged […]
January 13, 2021

Pandemic causes thousands of Minnesotans, especially women, to leave labor force

She worked days and her husband, a police officer, worked nights. But as the pandemic worsened, their three kids’ school went online and she couldn’t […]
January 13, 2021

Large trial opens for Italy's other mob group, 'ndrangheta

LAMEZIA TERME, Italy — A large trial opened Wednesday in southern Italy against the ‘ndrangheta crime syndicate, arguably the world’s richest criminal organization that quietly […]