December 17, 2020

Hack against US is 'grave threat,' cybersecurity agency says

WASHINGTON — Federal authorities expressed increased alarm Thursday about a long-undetected intrusion into U.S. and other computer systems around the globe that officials suspect was […]
December 17, 2020

Twin Cities median home sale price hits all-time November high of $310,000

For home sellers in the Twin Cities, November was one of the best on record by several measures. Buyers signed more purchase agreements than any […]
December 17, 2020

Snags on COVID-19 relief may force weekend sessions

WASHINGTON — It’s a hurry up and wait moment on Capitol Hill as congressional negotiators on a must-pass, almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package […]
December 17, 2020

New Jersey lawmakers give blessing to marijuana marketplace

New Jersey lawmakers passed a measure Thursday setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who is expected to […]
December 17, 2020

Downtown, Lake Street councils offer $3.1M in small business grants

The Downtown Business Council will give away $1.6 million in grants to small and independently owned businesses hit by the economic fallout of the coronavirus […]
December 17, 2020

Stocks reach record highs as investors hope for stimulus

Stocks rose on Wall Street, reaching more record highs, as investors remain optimistic that Washington will deliver another round of financial support for the economy […]
December 17, 2020

EU, UK leaders concede big gaps remain in post-Brexit talks

BRUSSELS — The U.K. and the European Union provided sober updates Thursday on the state of post-Brexit trade discussions, with only two weeks to go […]
December 17, 2020

For Minnesota farmer (and recovering alcoholic), holiday season is fraught with potential for relapse

“It’s not uncommon for farmers to go over to a neighbor’s house and have a beer,” he said, and while that’s “not a bad thing” […]
December 17, 2020

The Latest: UCLA opts out of bowl consideration

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ UCLA’s game against Stanford on Saturday will be its final […]
December 17, 2020

Dozens of states file anti-trust lawsuit against Google

DENVER — Dozens of states filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Google on Thursday, alleging that the search giant has an illegal monopoly over the online […]