By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writers Wall Street veered lower before the opening bell Thursday and oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel as optimism over a possible U.S.-Iran nuclear deal rose. Futures for the … Continued
Rootsy rockers Los Lobos, hip hop group Arrested Development and “Fight Song” hitmaker Rachel Platten are among the artists set to play the Minnesota State Fair’s largest free stage, the Leinie Lodge Bandshell. The State Fair’s newly announced free stage … Continued
By MEHMET GUZEL, HANNA ARHIROVA and SUZAN FRASER, Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t show up in Turkey on Thursday for proposed direct peace talks with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was waiting for him in the … Continued
By ZEKE MILLER and AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not surprised that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a no-show for anticipated peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey this week. Trump, who had pressed for … Continued
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, Associated Press Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s first quarter profit slipped and it said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump. The nation’s largest retailers posted strong … Continued
It’s officially patio season! That means I’m scrambling to visit new, or new-to-me, patios throughout the metro before our big guide comes out May 22. But this year, I’m also endeavoring to visit some of my favorites, you know, to … Continued