Business
Biden says he's decided on treasury secretary nomination
President-elect Joe Biden said Thursday that he has decided whom to nominate as his secretary of the Treasury Department.
Local
FEMA ambulances deployed to help transfer Minn. patients
The state is getting 25 staffed ambulances from the federal government to help hospitals transfer patients so medical centers are better prepared for a surge of critically ill patients.
Business
Minnesota prepares for more jobless claims as new restrictions go into place
Unemployment fell to 4.6% in October, but new pandemic restrictions likely to raise rate.
Duluth
Another record season for wind turbine shipments at Duluth port
About 525,000 tons of blades and tower parts will move through the harbor this year.
Business
Twin Cities home sales surge led by 47% increase in Minneapolis
Low rates helped drive surge; the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage slipped Thursday to 2.72%.
Business
PUC backs CenterPoint plan for renewable natural gas system
The utility hopes to establish a supply system to sell renewable natural gas to customers.
Business
Macy's loses money in 3Q; virus surges into holiday season
Macy's swung to a quarterly loss and sales tumbled 22% as the department store chain struggled to bring shoppers back to stores during a pandemic.
Business
Chicago Lake Liquors reopens after Minneapolis looting
Riot-damaged Chicago Lake Liquors reopens after $3 million rebuild.
Business
Boston Scientific plans to cut 106 jobs at Twin Cities plant
Decision to drop heart valve means 100 jobs lost at Maple Grove plant.
Business
Target shares hit new high after results show shoppers are still pouring into its stores
Analysts say pandemic may keep sales up in 4th quarter but growth isn't sustainable.
Local
Feds charge onetime Wadena insurance agent with stealing $524K from clients
Former Wadena insurance agent's brother said he had a "habit of living very well."
Business
Jennie-O partners with football star Thielen's turkey giveaway
Player's foundation helps to provide 2,000 birds to Salvation Army this year.
Business
Delta will keep middle seats empty through March
Airline not following other carriers in easing anti-virus safety measure.
Business
Apple to cut app store fees as legal scrutiny intensifies
Apple will cut its app store commissions in half for most developers beginning next year amid an intensifying debate about whether the iPhone maker has been using the fees to unfairly fatten its profits and stifle rivals competing against its own music, video, and other subscription services.
Business
Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up industry
Amazon opened an online pharmacy Tuesday that allows customers to order medication or prescription refills and have them delivered to their front door in a couple of days.
Business
The Stable acquires Jacobs Marketing in a made-in-Minneapolis deal
Jacobs Marketing, started in 1982, is best known for its retail marketing muscle.
Business
At Twin Cities malls, it's Zoom Santa and wish lists shared through glass
Thanks to COVID, kids can't sit on the jolly old elf's lap, but they can still get face time.
Duluth
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency advisers quit over pipeline permit
A dozen of the board's 17 members signed a letter, which called the water quality permit the "final straw" in a series of MPCA actions they said sidelined the advisory group
West Metro
Hennepin County approves $8M to help bars and restaurants
Funding expected to help hundreds of businesses hurting under COVID rules.
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