By DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks said Thursday that it plans to open hundreds of new stores across the U.S. and add seating capacity at thousands of existing locations, doubling down on a strategy of emphasizing … Continued
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and STEVE KARNOWSKI MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis, according to court papers made public Thursday. … Continued
The Loons employ and embrace the most-diverse roster among Minnesota’s professional sports teams. For instance, at Wednesday’s practice in Blaine, the majority of the 25 players on the field were legal immigrants to the U.S. As that training session started … Continued
A federal judge in Minneapolis has granted a temporary restraining order intended to prevent federal officers from arresting and detaining lawful refugees in Minnesota who have yet to receive their proof of permanent residency and have not been charged with … Continued
By CORA LEWIS, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Tax filing season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. The average refund last year was $3,167. This year, analysts have projected it … Continued
By AAMER MADHANI and SUSIE BLANN KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures. … Continued