October 19, 2020

Famous Dave's creating 'ghost kitchens,' dual concept through Johnny Carino's deal

Before the pandemic, many chain restaurants such as Famous Dave’s were focused on downsizing big dining spaces and expanding delivery and takeout. Now BBQ Holdings […]
October 19, 2020

St. Paul office market holding up in pandemic as vacancy rates decline

Despite the pandemic, office vacancy rates in downtown St. Paul have improved in 2020 compared with the previous year, returning to levels on par with […]
October 19, 2020

Low interest rates keep Twin Cities home sales rolling along

For the housing market in the Twin Cities, fall is looking a lot like spring. Last month buyers signed 6,443 purchase agreements in the 16-county […]
October 19, 2020

Gifty new and unusual pandemic-proof games for the holidays

NEW YORK — The pandemic has proven there’s no shortage of games to keep families, couples and kids amused. The classics are ever-present, but a […]
October 19, 2020

Report showing gains in bank access overshadowed by COVID

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More Americans than ever obtained a basic bank account in 2019, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Monday. But the report did […]
October 19, 2020

Top military leaders cleared to return to work at Pentagon

WASHINGTON — The nation’s top military leaders have been cleared to return to work at the Pentagon after having self-quarantined as a precaution following the […]
October 19, 2020

Target offers another $200 bonus to front-line employees because of pandemic

As the holiday season quickly approaches, Target will offer its employees another $200 bonus for manning its stores and distribution centers during the coronavirus pandemic. […]
October 19, 2020

Air travel pandemic milestone; 1 million passengers screened

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The number of passengers screened in a single day for flights in the U.S. topped one million for the first time […]
October 19, 2020

American plans flights with Boeing 737 Max by year-end

FORT WORTH, Texas — Before long, American Airlines might find out how many travelers are reluctant to fly on the Boeing 737 Max. American plans […]
October 19, 2020

John Oliver now has a sewage plant named after him

DANBURY, Conn. — Comedian John Oliver made a secret trip to Connecticut last week to help cut the ribbon on a sign naming a sewage […]