September 30, 2020

Ski resorts struggle to hire amid Trump's student visa ban

DENVER — Milagros Sotelo was looking forward to traveling from South America to Tennessee to start a job at Ober Gatlinburg ski resort this winter. […]
September 30, 2020

Fall could bring chill to dining out

U.S. restaurants are moving warily into fall, hoping their slow recovery persists despite the new challenge of chilly weather and a pandemic that’s expected to […]
September 30, 2020

Walmart looks to airports as inspiration of new store layout

NEW YORK — Walmart is getting inspiration from the airport terminal as it revamps the layout and signage of its stores to speed up shopping […]
September 30, 2020

Even before pandemic struck, more US adults were uninsured

WASHINGTON — About 2.5 million more working-age Americans were uninsured last year, even before the coronavirus pandemic struck, according to a government report issued Wednesday. […]
September 30, 2020

Minnesota tenants facing eviction during pandemic for police calls, drugs, property damage

For Minneapolis landlord Colin Gatling, the first sign of trouble with his new tenant was the foot traffic at all hours. One day his tenant […]
September 30, 2020

Star Tribune names first editor for diversity and community

At a time when newsrooms and other businesses are responding to a national reckoning on issues such as racism and equity, the Star Tribune on […]
September 30, 2020

Trump approves permit for Alaska cross-border railroad line

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — President Donald Trump on Tuesday approved a permit for a proposed rail line connecting Alaska and Canada. So-called presidential permits are required […]
September 30, 2020

US Chamber of Commerce parts ways with top strategist

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce parted ways Tuesday with its longtime political strategist, as the organization, once a Republican stalwart, has demonstrated a […]
September 29, 2020

The Dallas Morning News editor resigns after 6-year tenure

DALLAS — Mike Wilson announced Tuesday that he will resign as editor of The Dallas Morning News after a six-year tenure. The newspaper reported that […]
September 29, 2020

Mall of America gives free space to small retailers impacted by pandemic, riots

Spencer Puckett has had to close his south Minneapolis store several times this year, first because of coronavirus restrictions in the spring and then because […]