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US hiring slows amid signs of longer-lasting economic damage
U.S. hiring slowed in July as the coronavirus outbreak worsened, and the government's jobs report offered signs Friday that the economic damage from the pandemic could last far longer than many observers originally envisioned.
With ammo sales and demand for outdoor gear rising, Vista Outdoor is making money again
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The company's shares jumped 11% on its latest results, boosting a stock performance that's the best among Minnesota companies in 2020.
Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat
President Donald Trump has ordered a sweeping but vague ban on dealings with the Chinese owners of popular social media apps TikTok and WeChat on security grounds, a move China's government criticized as "political manipulation."
Big Nevada gold mine expansion on hold in face of opposition
Facing fierce opposition from conservationists and tribal leaders on multiple fronts, Nevada's largest mining company has suspended its proposed expansion of what would become one of the biggest gold mines in the world.
Bradshaw overcomes odds to win Tenn. Senate nomination
U.S. Senate candidate Marquita Bradshaw just had to look at her parents for inspiration to become a community activist in Memphis, Tennessee.
GOP senators clash on proposal to force open-market beef deals
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Minnesota officials urge vigilance to stop COVID-19 spread
Minnesota health officials reported a decrease in the number of new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, but urged residents to stay vigilant in their efforts to stop the virus' spread by continuing to wear masks, practice social distancing and avoid large crowds.
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Lee Schafer
Schafer: SuperAmerica, a well-liked Minnesota brand, has seen six owners churn through in a decade
Even for a time swirling with deals, this recent history seems absurd.
Neal St. Anthony
How a business that hosts Japanese visitors in Minnesota is contending with the travel plunge
Family-owned Kiku Enterprises brings an estimated $10 million in travel spending to the Twin Cities annually.
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Farm groups ask U.S. for more time to apply for COVID-19 aid
Less than half the $16 billion in available aid has been distributed, and trade groups said farmers need more time to apply.
China's July exports rise despite coronavirus, US tariff war
China's exports rose by an unexpectedly strong 7.2% in July as the world's second-largest economy recovered from the coronavirus pandemic.
SBA offering disaster loans of up to $2M to Twin Cities businesses, residents affected by riots
The move comes after the Federal Emergency Management Agency denied a request from Gov. Tim Walz for federal disaster aid.
After losing 1,500 jobs in January restructuring, 3M cuts 1,700 more
The cuts amount to around 2% of its global workforce.
What will COVID-19 upend next? $8.8 billion in Halloween spending
COVID-19 could kill $8.8 billion in holiday spending
Victims of Tom Petters' Ponzi scheme get additional payouts
Investors who were victimized by Tom Petters’ Ponzi scheme will get additional payouts drawn from more than $22 million in forfeited funds, the U.S. Department…
LSG Sky Chefs to cut 278 workers at MSP in October
The reduction is another effect of the downturn in air travel caused by the coronavirus.
Apple shines in pandemic with $2 trillion value on horizon
Early in 2020, Apple appeared to be caught in a horrible bind. The initial spread of the novel coronavirus shut down the factories in China…
Like much of corporate life, Donaldson's annual patent awards go virtual
One engineer/product manager was recognized for 578 patents over his 42-year career there.
Minnesota's cultural malls will benefit from $2.5 million state grant
The recipients, most in Minneapolis, have been hit hard by the pandemic.