October 17, 2020

People are giving up on work, another sign that this recession is worse

About three out of 10 Minnesota classroom teachers and unionized support staff are considering quitting or retiring this year, at least according to a recent […]
October 17, 2020

AP FACT CHECK: Trump sees what others do not in the pandemic

WASHINGTON — “I believe we’re rounding the corner.” “We’re a winner on the excess mortality.” “We have the vaccines coming and we have the therapies […]
October 17, 2020

Gym for kids on autism spectrum hoping to bounce back

Karels takes her daughter to We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym because of its uniquely designed sensory equipment intended to help children with sensory processing […]
October 17, 2020

The Latest: Melbourne closer to easing restrictions

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s Victoria state has reported just one new case of COVID-19 and no deaths as the city of Melbourne moves closer towards […]
October 17, 2020

Scammers seize on US election, but it's not votes they want

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The email from a political action committee seemed harmless: if you support Joe Biden, it urged, click here to make sure you’re […]
October 17, 2020

Market review: Walt Disney reorganizes, shares rise

Reorg boost Walt Disney Co. climbed 3.2% to $128.96 Tuesday after it announced a major reorganization of its company to focus on Disney Plus and […]
October 17, 2020

Montana judge blocks actions by Trump's former land boss

BILLINGS, Mont. — A month after ousting the Trump administration’s public lands boss for being in the post unlawfully, a Montana judge on Friday blocked […]
October 17, 2020

Oregon gas station sued after allegedly denying service

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Black man who said he was prohibited from buying gas by a white gas station attendant has filed a $350,000 racial […]
October 17, 2020

Texas allows social workers to deny LGBTQ, disabled clients

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas officials are facing backlash after deciding to allow social workers to turn away clients on the basis of their disability, sexual […]
October 17, 2020

Big local companies, U and others form group to tackle food challenges

Slowing or reversing the effects of climate change is a massive undertaking. Leaders at some of Minnesota’s largest companies hope that together they can have […]