December 8, 2021

Major outage at Amazon disrupts businesses across the U.S.

A major outage in Amazon's cloud computing network Tuesday severely disrupted services at a wide range of U.S. companies for more than five hours, the […]
December 8, 2021

Starbucks workers decide whether to form first U.S. union

Starbucks workers and organizers in Buffalo, N.Y., discuss efforts to unionize three local stores on Oct. 28. Carolyn Thompson/AP Starbucks workers in New York are […]
December 8, 2021

A mental health advocate for people with disabilities plans for the future

Kayte Barton, a mental health advocate for people with disabilities in Woodbury, Minn., is looking toward her future and planning for retirement. Twila Dang, co-host […]
December 8, 2021

Kellogg to hire replacements for striking workers who rejected a proposed contract

Kellogg announced plans to permanently replace striking workers who rejected a proposed contract. The walkout started Oct. 5. Josh Funk/AP The Kellogg Company announced Tuesday […]
December 7, 2021

Worker shortage has local governments scrambling

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston, Minn., can house 200 inmates, but this week, a 60-bed housing unit will close, cutting the jail capacity […]
December 7, 2021

In Focus: BIPOC businesses’ inclusion in Minnesota economy

The racial reckoning sparked by George Floyd’s murder in 2020 led several of the country’s largest corporations — from Apple to Target to Goldman Sachs — to pledge support […]
December 7, 2021

Midtown Global Market celebrates its 15th anniversary — with a cookbook

The Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and for the first time ever, the chefs and business owners who fill the […]
December 6, 2021

These pork products are being recalled over possible listeria contamination

Michigan-based Alexander & Hornung is recalling 234,391 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service […]
December 3, 2021

Thriving Black-owned businesses 'righting the wrongs of the past' in rural Mississippi

Kenesha Lewis, 30, opened a juice and smoothie shop in her hometown of Greenville, Miss. where fresh and healthy food options are hard to come […]
December 3, 2021

Buying Minnesota-made for the holidays 

A lot of us want to shop local for the holidays, but it can be hard work to find those small brands and out-of-the-way shops. […]