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Mpls. Fed chief, activists talk about economic gap

Mpls. Fed chief, activists talk about economic gap

The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis met with activists and northside residents Wednesday over racial and economic disparities.
by Peter Cox

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At Farmfest, atypical uncertainty on presidential race

At Farmfest, atypical uncertainty on presidential race

Farmers tend to vote Republican, but those at this year's Farmfest in southwest Minnesota were unusually undecided and reticent about the presidential candidates.
by Mark Steil

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Northern Minnesota oil pipeline's future unclear after Enbridge deal

Northern Minnesota oil pipeline's future unclear after Enbridge deal

Enbridge Energy says it's buying a stake in the Bakken Pipeline System, leaving unclear the future of the controversial Sandpiper line the company has proposed across northern Minnesota.
by Dan Gunderson

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Le Sueur County plans to build a $23 million justice center

County commissioners have approved building the new jail and office space on Le Center's southeast side, but did not address public safety concerns about moving inmates from the jail to the existing courthouse.
by Associated Press

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Bakken Pipeline financing complete, share sold to pay debt

Companies building an oil pipeline from North Dakota across the Midwest into Texas say they've completed project financing and sold a share of the pipeline to another company to pay down the debt.
by Associated Press

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Apple ditches pistol emoji in favor of water gun

Apple ditches pistol emoji in favor of water gun

The pistol emoji will be replaced with a green water gun icon, and Apple is also adding new emojis of a pride flag, families with single parents, and women playing sports.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Hmong Chamber hopes to give small businesses a boost

Hmong Chamber hopes to give small businesses a boost

The business-support group was founded nearly two decades ago, but it hasn't been very active. Its leaders aim to change that.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Union calls on Allina nurses to back open-ended strike

Union calls on Allina nurses to back open-ended strike

The Minnesota Nurses Association wants nearly 5,000 Allina Health nurses to authorize an indefinite strike against five Allina hospitals. A vote is set for Aug. 18.
by Mark Zdechlik

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