Business and Economic News

The return of elective surgeries in Minnesota: A positive sign for the pandemic, economy
One of the first signs of the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic was the shutdown of elective surgeries, routine medical exams and other nonessential medical care. Many of those services have now resumed, so how’s it going?
Want to create a better mask? It's harder than it seams
Brothers Billy and Nick Smith have designed a reusable mask that's knit, not sewn. It's seamless, sustainable, and made from polyester, spandex, nylon, and an antimicrobial silver-coated yarn.
As state continues to reopen, some office workers fear COVID-19 exposure, retaliation
Employment lawyers in Minnesota say they're hearing from workers who say they have been retaliated against for raising safety concerns about workplace conditions — or who have hesitated to speak up because they fear retaliation.
My gym has reopened. Is it safe to work out there?
Exercise is good for physical and mental health, but with coronavirus cases surging across the country, exercising indoors with other people could increase your chance of infection. So, as some gyms reopen, here are some things to consider before heading for your workout.
Holiday weekend adds to virus worries as case counts grow
Florida reported a record number of coronavirus cases on Saturday in the latest sign that the virus is surging in many parts of the United States, casting a pall over Fourth of July celebrations.