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St. Paul says it has tackled recycling problems

St. Paul says it has tackled recycling problems

After a rough start last winter, St. Paul says it has put its recycling problems behind it and is ready to tackle its next challenge: organized garbage collection.
by Tim Nelson

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Line 3 pipeline clears another hurdle as environmental study gets OK

Line 3 pipeline clears another hurdle as environmental study gets OK

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission ruled unanimously Thursday that the final environmental impact statement for the proposed Line 3 project is "adequate." The state is expected to decide on the contentious project in June.
by Dan Kraker

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iHeartMedia turns the dial to bankruptcy

iHeartMedia turns the dial to bankruptcy

The country's largest radio broadcaster, iHeartMedia spent years trying to manage $20 billion in debt. Now, the company has reached an agreement that will cut that debt by half.
by Andrew Flanagan

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United to issue special pet carrier tags after dog's death

United to issue special pet carrier tags after dog's death

The airline said a flight attendant who ordered the passenger to put her pet carrier in the overhead bin didn't know there was a dog inside. The dog's family and other passengers contradicted the airline's account.
by The Associated Press

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She wants to link in people of color, Twin Cities prosperity

She wants to link in people of color, Twin Cities prosperity

"I believe in Minnesota and what it offers," says Sharon Smith-Akinsanya, whose biannual career fair matches thousands of Twin Cities professionals of color with employers. "I wanted to be part of the solution."
by Emma Sapong

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Not in Kansas anymore: United Airlines mix-up sends German shepherd to Japan

Not in Kansas anymore: United Airlines mix-up sends German shepherd to Japan

The 10-year-old dog was supposed to go to Kansas, but ended up on a trans-Pacific flight instead. It happened just one day after a dog died in an overhead luggage bin on a United flight.

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Game over for Toys R Us: Chain going out of business

Game over for Toys R Us: Chain going out of business

Toys R Us plans to close or sell all U.S. stores. The chain has struggled through a bankruptcy process, facing heavy debt inherited from a 2005 buyout and intense competition from Walmart and Amazon
by Alina Selyukh

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Ford recalls almost 1.4M cars; steering wheel can come loose

Under pressure from U.S. regulators, Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million midsize cars in North America because the steering wheels can detach from the steering column and drivers could lose control.
by The Associated Press

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Deal reached to fix unintended tax break for certain farmers

Deal reached to fix unintended tax break for certain farmers

The deal announced Tuesday is meant to keep the playing field level between co-ops and other crop buyers, ranging from independent local grain companies to agribusiness giants such as Cargill and ADM.
by The Associated Press

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