Business and Economic News

Jobless claims fall to 751,000, but new infections a threat
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
As biotech crops lose their power, scientists push for new restrictions
Some of the first GMOs – corn and cotton plants that have been genetically modified to fend off insects – are running into problems. Bugs have become resistant to them because they've been overused.
U.S. economy grows at record pace but still has a long way to go
U.S. gross domestic product grew at a record 33.1 percent annualized pace in the third quarter, erasing some but not all of the damage done by the coronavirus recession.
Twin Cities alt-weekly City Pages closes after 41 years
The Star Tribune announced Wednesday that this week’s print edition of the alt-weekly would be the last.
How to spot (and fight) election misinformation
Misinformation and disinformation, especially online, continue to play a huge role in the 2020 election. Learn more about the types of false information you’re likely to come across this year — and how you can help fight it.
Sanford Health plans to merge with Utah-based health care system
Sioux Falls-based Sanford Health, one of the largest health care systems in the Midwest, plans to merge with the Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare system.