Brenton Wood, soul singer famous for 'The Oogum Boogum Song,' dies at 83
The classic soul singer behind hits like “The Oogum Boogum Song” and “Gimme Little Sign” has died at the age of 83.
Walz creates centralized state fraud investigations unit following multiple scandals
Along with the new unit, the governor announced a new legislative package to create better fraud detection and tighter ...
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker after dramatic floor vote
In the end, Johnson was able to flip two remaining holdouts who switched to support him, drawing applause from Republicans.
Winter in full swing despite major sled dog races postponing events
The 2025 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon was postponed due to unsafe trail conditions. ELY, Minn. — Some business owners want people to know despite challenging winter conditions in some areas, the ...
State panel recommends judge be suspended
The panel recommended to the State Supreme Court that Judge John Dehen, who was first elected to his post in 2010, be ...
Apple to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of listening in
MINNEAPOLIS — Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping. Apple ...
A major airline is being fined for chronic flight delays, and passengers may get a cut of the money
The department says it's the first such fine against an airline over chronic delays and "unrealistic scheduling." ...
Yes, the Walgreens Savings Club settlement is real
Some Walgreens customers who paid for prescription drugs using insurance could receive money as part of a class action settlement. Here’s who’s eligible.
Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time
NEW YORK — In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he's due to return to the White House — ...
Surgeon General calls for cancer warning on alcoholic drinks
Americans should be better informed about the link between alcohol and cancer, the nation's top doctor said on Friday.
No, the president can’t privatize the U.S. Postal Service
No, the president cannot privatize USPS. Because federal law establishes the postal service as a core function of the government, privatizing USPS would require Congress to pass a new law. The U.S.
MN's pay transparency law now in effect: What it means for you
Minnesota is requiring employers with 30 or more employees to provide wage ranges on job postings, including on third-party job sites like Indeed.