July 17, 2023

Thousands of authors urge AI companies to stop using work without permission

A visitor walks past shelves of books at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Dubai in June 2022. The library incorporates technology and artificial intelligence, […]
July 17, 2023

'On the edge': Minnesota farmers, gardeners, cities wait to see if rain will curb worsening drought

Drought continues to deepen across most of Minnesota this summer, and experts say the state is at a tipping point. Widespread rain expected soon could […]
July 17, 2023

Rising interest rates challenge Minnesota home buyers, sellers

Kristin Stitt and her husband want to become homeowners, and they know making that work within their budget will be challenging. “We're hoping for something […]
July 17, 2023

Got tipping rage? This barista reveals what it's like to be behind the tip screen

Dylan Schenker got his first barista job about a decade ago. He says, "At first it was just a job," but he then got passionate […]
July 17, 2023

Estes Enterprises: A Minnesota family business thriving for 50 years

Back in 1973, Fred and Earline Estes had a dream of owning their own business and working for themselves. They bought a Hallmark store and […]
July 14, 2023

Droughts, wildfire smoke clouds outlook for agriculture – and concern for farmers’ health

The deepening drought and smoke from Canadian wildfires are adding to Minnesota farmers’ challenges this summer. Some worry about atmospheric conditions hurting crops and animals […]
July 13, 2023

Biden frames his clean energy plan as a jobs plan, obscuring his record on climate

President Biden arrives at a political rally in Philadelphia on June 17. He has increasingly cast his climate program as a jobs program as his […]
July 13, 2023

The federal deficit nearly tripled, raising concern about the country's finances

The U.S. budget deficit ballooned in the first nine months of its fiscal year, both because of a sharp increase in government spending and a […]
July 13, 2023

Powerball jackpot climbs to $875 million, the third-largest on record

A display panel advertises tickets for a Powerball drawing at a convenience store, Nov. 7, 2022, in Renfrew, Pa. The Powerball jackpot soared to an […]
July 13, 2023

How will Minnesota regulate business of health care?

More major health care mergers are on Minnesota’s horizon, as Duluth-based St. Luke’s and Wisconsin’s Aspirus Health this week announced plans to become one health […]