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Panama Hotel votes to drop Trump -- but his company won't go

The owners of a Trump-branded hotel in Panama sued President Donald Trump's family-owned company in federal court Tuesday, alleging that the namesake business committed mismanagement and fraud.
by The Associated Press

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Rochester theater has new harassment policy, nine months after accusations

Some nine months after the Rochester Civic Theatre's executive director resigned amid allegations of unwanted sexual advances, the organization has a new harassment and discrimination policy.
by Riham Feshir

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Study: Leasing private Appleton prison would be costly

Along with the upfront cost of renovating the closed private prison in western Minnesota, the costs to operate it would be significantly higher than leasing space in county jails, according to a new report.
by Mark Steil

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Minneapolis improves connectivity to prepare for Super Bowl

Minneapolis improves connectivity to prepare for Super Bowl

Efforts to improve connectivity in preparation for the Super Bowl began more than a year ago. Major wireless carriers have been working to boost small-cell and other technologies to increase wireless capacity.
by The Associated Press

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How does immigration impact the U.S. economy?

What are the benefits vs. the costs of immigration from an economic standpoint?
by Chris Farrell

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In occupation where stress is ample, farmers have few options for mental health care

In occupation where stress is ample, farmers have few options for mental health care

Long distances and a stoic rural culture can keep farmers from seeking help, and that can lead to disaster. Therapists and fellow farmers are reaching out with a message: Don't keep it inside.
by Jon Collins

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Tax break helps UnitedHealth 4Q earnings, 2018 guidance soar

Tax break helps UnitedHealth 4Q earnings, 2018 guidance soar

UnitedHealth Group's earnings more than doubled in the final quarter of 2017, and the nation's largest insurer hiked its forecast for the new year due in part to a gain from the federal tax overhaul.
by The Associated Press

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The best memes from the Vikings' big win over the Saints

The best memes from the Vikings' big win over the Saints

Stefon Diggs and the Vikings set Twitter on fire Sunday night with their last-play stunner against the Saints. One of the most popular memes in Minnesota speculated that Prince, the Purple One, had something to do with the victory.
by Nancy Yang

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Need a room for the Super Bowl? Good luck with that

Need a room for the Super Bowl? Good luck with that

Rates for hotel rooms over Super Bowl weekend are soaring and downtown Minneapolis has virtually nothing left. Airbnb hosts are in on the action, too.
by Martin Moylan

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