September 4, 2020

Fraud concerns over California's unemployment benefits

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Concerns are growing about possible widespread fraud in California’s unemployment system following numerous reports of people receiving unsolicited letters, some with debit […]
September 4, 2020

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency largely cleared in decision to issue water permit to PolyMet mine

State regulators were largely cleared Thursday of accusations of “procedural irregularities” while issuing a water quality permit for PolyMet Mining Corp. and the copper-nickel mine […]
September 4, 2020

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency largely cleared of 'irregularities' in decision to issue water permit to PolyMet mine

State regulators were largely cleared Thursday of accusations of “procedural irregularities” while issuing a water quality permit for PolyMet Mining Corp. and the copper-nickel mine […]
September 3, 2020

Duluth souvenir store owner charged with tax evasion

  DULUTH – The owner of several Canal Park souvenir shops was charged in federal court last week with failure to pay employment taxes and […]
September 3, 2020

For California's big cities, San Diego in a class by itself

SAN DIEGO — With blistering temperatures predicted for California’s Labor Day weekend, people in San Diego can escape the heat by catching a flick in […]
September 3, 2020

Mall of America to lay off more than 200 employees

The Mall of America said it plans to lay off more than 200 people and might have to extend the furloughs of up to 178 […]
September 3, 2020

Ruttger’s resort sold to investment company; expansion planned

After owning the resort for more than 120 years, the Ruttger family sold it to 1898 Investments LLC, a Minnesota-based company with plans to renovate […]
September 3, 2020

Britney Spears shows love for #FreeBritney in court filing

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears is welcoming public scrutiny of the court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 12 years as she […]
September 3, 2020

Duluth martial arts studio will teach you to fight like a science fiction hero

Martial arts instructor Scott Frankovich has a new class just for you: Sci-fi Battle Arena. Frankovich recently moved his haidong gumdo (Korean swordsmanship) studio, Seven […]
September 3, 2020

Technology entrepreneur Doug Pihl dies at 81

Technology startups can be filled with big egos and difficult personalities, but those who worked with Doug Pihl remember him as thoughtful and supportive of […]