By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two wildfires burning in the western United States — including one that has become a “megafire” on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon — are … Continued
Smoke from Canadian wildfires set off multiple air quality alerts Thursday across the Midwest and the Canadian prairies, stretching eastward to Toronto. “There’s a pretty large swath of smoke actually over the central part of the country right now, and … Continued
Best Buy Co. is going to test special sections in its stores dedicated to home retailer Ikea, as the Richfield-based electronics chain tries to boost consumer spending by showcasing its products in domestic settings. The initiative will begin in the … Continued
At least three candidates have now entered the race for the Woodbury-area Senate seat left vacant by the resignation of Nicole Mitchell last week after her felony burglary conviction. Republican Dwight Dorau on Wednesday announced his intention to run in … Continued
“The New York Senate should utilize a special session to pass other legislation tamping down on policies and practices that are or could be used by ICE — such as the emerging threat of biometric surveillance technology in schools.” A … Continued
New York is among 20 states suing the Trump administration over the request, which advocates say will have a “chilling effect” on SNAP participation among eligible people in need. The mayor’s office said it’s reviewing its options, and said the … Continued