December 20, 2020

One Twin Cities business giving Black-owned products a platform

After founding support networks, Jessica Winnie now is showcasing products in MN Black Box.  By Nicole Norfleet Star Tribune December 20, 2020 — 2:28pm Jessica […]
December 20, 2020

Ko wins LPGA's season-ending CME Group title in a flourish

NAPLES, Fla. — Jin Young Ko missed most of the LPGA Tour season and still won the yearlong money title. That’s what a $1.1 million […]
December 20, 2020

Mostly virus-free Kauai hit by pandemic after travel resumes

HONOLULU — On Hawaii’s rural island of Kauai, where sprawling white sand beaches and dramatic seaside mountains attract visitors from around the world, local residents […]
December 20, 2020

2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US is shipped out

Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to […]
December 20, 2020

Biden's team vows action against hack as US threats persist

WASHINGTON — Once in office, President-elect Joe Biden will punish Russia for its suspected cyberespionage operation against the United States with financial sanctions and measures […]
December 20, 2020

US airport traffic rising despite holiday travel warnings

SAN RAMON, Calif. — More than 1 million people have passed through U.S. airport security checkpoints in each of the past two days in a […]
December 20, 2020

Agreement likely Sunday on nearly $1 trillion virus aid bill

WASHINGTON — Top Washington negotiators, propelled by a late-night agreement on the last major obstacle to a COVID-19 economic relief package, said a Sunday agreement […]
December 20, 2020

Over morning drinks, East Grand Forks city leaders, Minnesota legislators discuss pandemic response

Gander said it was the first time they were allowed to gather at a restaurant, albeit outdoors and during the Minnesota winter, since Gov. Tim […]
December 20, 2020

For travel and tourism industry, pandemic brought both short-term and lasting changes

It was estimated that the west-central Minnesota city could see a loss of up to 35% in lodging tax revenue. But a loss of that […]
December 20, 2020

Monthly passenger travel down 65% at Duluth airport

Compared to other flights he took early on in the pandemic — when airports were still crowded and few precautions were taken, which he said […]