November 7, 2023

Mixing solar and farming could be key to clean energy future

Black landscaping fabric now covers the bare soil between rows of solar panels on the Big Lake solar farm in rural Sherburne County. But a […]
November 7, 2023

The battle over land use: farm crops versus solar farms

Neil Witzel has lived in Canisteo Township of rural Dodge County his entire life. A produce farmer, he loves waking up each morning and hearing […]
November 6, 2023

Why affordable child care is so hard to find  

The cost of child care takes a huge chunk out of parents’ paychecks. But at the same time, many child care workers make barely enough to […]
November 6, 2023

Tyson recalls 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found inside

Tyson is recalling some 30,000 pounds of dino-shaped chicken nuggets because they may be contaminated with metal. The U.S. Agriculture Department says there was one […]
November 3, 2023

More medical gloves are coming from China, as U.S. makers of protective gear struggle

A worker inspects disposable gloves at a factory in Malaysia, a country that has been the top supplier of medical gloves to the U. S. […]
November 2, 2023

Bankrupt and loving it: Welcome to the lucrative world of undead brands

In 2019, Barneys New York went under. But its name lives on under a new owner that specializes in buying and recharging dying brands. Spencer […]
November 1, 2023

2 flight attendants sue United Airlines for discrimination on Dodgers charter flights

A United Airlines jetliner lifts off from a runway at Denver International Airport on June 10, 2020, in Denver. Two United Airlines flight attendants have […]
November 1, 2023

The Fed held interest rates steady — but the fight against inflation is not over yet

The Fed kept interest rates steady on Wednesday for a second consecutive meeting but will continue to monitor the economy. Fed Chair Jerome Powell (pictured) […]
November 1, 2023

What’s old is new again: Iconic Rochester sign gets a ‘glow-up’

With rain, wind and snow in the forecast, a construction crew works against the clock to install the upper half of a giant letter “K” […]
October 31, 2023

Open enrollment starts this week for ACA plans. Here's what's new this year

Open enrollment starts Nov. 1 for Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Carmel Wroth/NPR For millions of Americans who buy their own health insurance through the Affordable […]