State leaders have agreed to a “phased closure” of the Stillwater state prison. A statement from Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell said the effort would “consolidate the state’s prison facilities to enhance the DOC’s economic efficiency, to end state … Continued
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, AP Business Writer Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying the struggling footwear chain Foot Locker for about $2.4 billion, the second buyout of a major footwear company in as many weeks as business leaders struggle with uncertainty over U.S. … Continued
A man is charged with using a stick to break windows at restaurants and another business on St. Paul’s West Seventh Street near the Xcel Energy Center. Estimated costs to fix the windows totals $17,500, with the price tag at … Continued
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders have reached a budget deal at the Capitol. A press conference is planned for Thursday morning where state leaders will discuss the deal. The legislative session ends on Monday, May 19. Lawmakers had to … Continued
For many low-income and immigrant New Yorkers, an unregulated basement or cellar unit is all they can afford. While the city has made efforts to legalize underground apartments, like a pilot program in 2019 and another one upcoming, some basement … Continued
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — R&B singer Cassie said Sean “Diddy” Combs’ infidelity was a painful part of their combustible, nearly 11-year relationship, as the music mogul’s defense team began cross-examination of … Continued