September 1, 2020

Stocks drift higher on Wall Street after big gain in August

Wall Street shook off a sluggish start and was moving tentatively higher in midday trading Tuesday, a day after the market wrapped up its fifth […]
September 1, 2020

Judge rules Minnesota winemakers can use more out-of-state grapes

A federal judge struck down a Minnesota law that prohibits wineries from making wine unless a majority of the grapes are grown in Minnesota — […]
September 1, 2020

Despite fears, Wisconsin elections leader says state ready

MADISON, Wis. — The chief elections official in the presidential battleground of Wisconsin said Tuesday that the state is prepared for the November election, despite […]
September 1, 2020

House panel warns of fraud, abuse in business aid program

WASHINGTON — Congressional investigators say they have identified lapses pointing to possible fraud and abuse in the Trump administration’s coronavirus relief program, including more than […]
September 1, 2020

Apple, Google build virus-tracing tech directly into phones

Apple and Google are trying to get more U.S. states to adopt their phone-based approach for tracing and curbing the spread of the coronavirus by […]
September 1, 2020

Feds want deal with North Dakota over pipeline protest costs

BISMARCK, N.D. — The Army Corps of Engineers is recommending that the federal government negotiate a settlement with North Dakota for more than $38 million […]
September 1, 2020

Survey: US factories grow in August for third straight month

WASHINGTON — American factories expanded last month at the fastest pace since late 2018, continuing a rebound from the coronavirus recession. The Institute for Supply […]
September 1, 2020

Twin Cities homebuilders see early chill in August

Permits to build single-family houses and rental apartments declined double-digits during August, according to a monthly report from Housing First Minnesota, a trade group that […]
September 1, 2020

US construction spending edges up tiny 0.1% in July

WASHINGTON — U.S. construction spending edged up a tiny 0.1% in July, breaking a string of losses due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. […]
September 1, 2020

Uber to require that passengers provide face-mask selfies

SAN FRANCISCO — Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber. The San Francisco-based company […]