By MARCIA DUNN (AP Aerospace Writer) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — April’s total solar eclipse promises to be a scientific bonanza, thanks to new spacecraft and telescopes — and cosmic chance. The moon will be extra close to Earth, providing a long … Continued
Three companies that use granulated sugar have filed antitrust lawsuits against U.S. companies, including United Sugar Producers and Refiners, which markets the commodity for American Crystal Sugar Co., Minn-Dak Farmers Co-op and other companies. The lawsuits claim that sugarbeet and … Continued
The right tool is a scalpel, not a sledgehammer Some very troubling proposed legislation (“the missing middle,” SF1370/HF1667) is making its rounds at the Capitol, but hasn’t received nearly the attention it should. “Middle” refers to the types of housing … Continued
After a season with very little snow, a blast of snowy weather could dump a foot or more in some northern states, just as spring officially arrives. Parts of Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin are under winter weather … Continued
The Minnesota Department of Corrections has penalized a county jail for depriving an inmate of food and water for more than two days as punishment after he smeared feces in his cell and refused to clean it up. The department … Continued