November 8, 2020

Bloomington firm gave away its product early in pandemic. The risky move paid off.

George Demou, president and chief executive of Avtex, says offering free software and services to help clients get employees working remotely amid the pandemic ultimately […]
November 8, 2020

St. Anthony: Out of the spotlight, MPCA picks up a workplace-quality award for everyday work

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency makes headlines on controversies such as taconite waste dumping in Lake Superior or the review of Enbridge’s updated pipeline across […]
November 8, 2020

How one entrepreneur changed her business model in the pandemic

Sarah Figueroa had worked for several years to build a company, called Geojam, that would connect fans at concerts and give sponsors a look at […]
November 8, 2020

Deciding when it's time to shift your business into growth mode

Q: How do you know when it’s the right time to scale up and grow your business? A: One of the biggest challenges you face […]
November 8, 2020

Average US gas price falls 3 cents to $2.19 per gallon

CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell 3 cents over the past two weeks to $2.19 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby […]
November 8, 2020

Insider Q&A: Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno

As coronavirus lockdowns hit the U.S. in March, Bloomin’ Brands CEO David Deno called an emergency meeting for his 12-member executive team. “We collectively said, […]
November 8, 2020

Berlin bids farewell to Tegel airport after 60 years

BERLIN — Berlin bid farewell Sunday to the German capital’s central Tegel airport, beloved by some and reviled by others, as it shifts all air […]
November 8, 2020

Astronauts head to launch site for SpaceX's 2nd crew flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Four astronauts headed to Kennedy Space Center on Sunday for SpaceX’s second crew launch, coming up next weekend. For NASA, it […]
November 8, 2020

Kamala Harris books surge in popularity after election

Books by and about Kamala Harris proved to be a popular purchase following the election. The vice president-elect was the subject or author of four […]
November 8, 2020

Nursing home COVID-19 cases rise four-fold in surge states

WASHINGTON — Despite Trump administration efforts to erect a protective shield around nursing homes, coronavirus cases are surging within facilities in states hard hit by […]