March 27, 2022

That smiling LinkedIn profile face might be a computer-generated fake

At first glance, Renée DiResta thought the LinkedIn message seemed normal enough. The sender, Keenan Ramsey, mentioned that they both belonged to a LinkedIn group […]
March 26, 2022

Avian influenza confirmed in two Minnesota poultry flocks

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in two poultry flocks in Minnesota, the state Board of Animal Health announced Saturday. The agency said the […]
March 26, 2022

Avian flu is infecting U.S. poultry flocks. It could affect the price of chicken, too

A truck drives out of a Wisconsin farm on Thursday where avian flu was detected, forcing the commercial egg producer to destroy more than 2.7 […]
March 25, 2022

U.S., EU announce new partnership to undercut Russian energy

The United States and European Union on Friday announced a new partnership to reduce the continent's reliance on Russian energy, a step top officials characterized […]
March 25, 2022

Gas prices got you wanting an electric or hybrid car? Well, good luck finding one

Gas prices have hit a record high, not adjusted for inflation, which has sparked increased demand for electric cars, hybrids and smaller gasoline-powered vehicles. But […]
March 25, 2022

Welcome to the wedding boom. How couples are handling the busiest season in 40 years

Claire Fidel with Weddings From Italy prepares mannequins at the Great Bridal Expo held at The Westin Boston Seaport District Hotel in Boston, Mass., on […]
March 24, 2022

Unemployment rate falls, labor market tightens

Minnesota’s unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been since early in 1999 as companies confront a tight labor market. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate […]
March 23, 2022

Pfizer launches a recall of blood pressure drugs due to a potential carcinogen

The Pfizer logo is displayed at the company's headquarters in New York last year. Mark Lennihan/AP Pfizer Inc. is recalling a blood pressure drug due […]
March 23, 2022

A conversation with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

It's the kind of problem many governors might love to have: how to divvy up a $9 billion budget surplus. But unlike many states, Minnesota […]
March 23, 2022

Walz, lawmakers debate extent of paid leave benefit

Suddenly jolted efforts to pass a new Minnesota law on paid parental and health leave for workers will hinge on the extent of the coverage […]