September 2, 2020

Fed survey finds widespread pessimism about economic future

WASHINGTON — The latest Federal Reserve survey of U.S. economic activity found generally modest gains in August but also pessimism about the future given the […]
September 2, 2020

Pioneering University of Minnesota transplant surgeon Dr. John S. Najarian dies at 92

Dr. John S. Najarian, a pioneering transplant surgeon who served for decades as head of surgery at the University of Minnesota and whose career was […]
September 2, 2020

State overstated permanent job cuts at Xcel Energy Center food vendor

A state agency has acknowledged incorrectly reporting the number of permanent layoffs at Xcel Energy Center food vendor Levy Premium Foodservice last week. Fourteen Levy […]
September 2, 2020

Red Wing Shoes stores to become 'job centers' on Labor Day

Red Wing Shoes customers on Monday will find more than work boots and leather accessories. They’ll also find job opportunities. The company, with buy-in from […]
September 2, 2020

Surly Brewing Co. to close its destination beer hall in Minneapolis

Surly Brewing Co., the creator of the phrase “destination beer hall,” is closing its enormous beer hall. The plan is to close “indefinitely,” and the […]
September 2, 2020

U.S. Bank envisions 23-story apartment tower, offices and retail for Edina site

U.S. Bank hopes to transform its aging bank branch at 70th Street and France Avenue in Edina into an office, retail and apartment complex. The […]
September 2, 2020

Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times

Mental health therapists’ caseloads are bulging. Waiting lists for appointments are growing. And anxiety and depression are rising among Americans amid the coronavirus crisis, research […]
September 2, 2020

Michael Jordan gets stake in DraftKings for advisory role

SILVER SPRING, Md. — DraftKings shares jumped in midday trading after announcing that basketball legend Michael Jordan would take an ownership stake in the company […]
September 2, 2020

US stocks open higher as a technology-driven rally chugs on

Stocks are opening higher as Wall Street’s tech-driven rally continues to notch gains. The benchmark S&P 500 was up 0.4% in the early going Wednesday […]
September 2, 2020

Ford cutting 1,400 US salaried jobs with retirement offers

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. will offer early retirement incentives with hopes of cutting its U.S. white-collar workforce by 1,400 more positions. Kumar Galhotra, […]