Home sales jump more than 4 percent in January
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sales of previously occupied homes rose in January to the highest pace in nearly two years, flashing modest signs of health ahead of the spring-buying season.
AP source: Obama seeks 28 percent corp. tax rate
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is proposing to cut the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 28 percent and wants an even lower effective rate for manufacturers, a senior administration official says, as the White House lays down an election-year marker in the debate over tax policy.
Consumer-finance watchdog probes overdraft fees
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government's new consumer-watchdog agency is launching a probe into costly overdraft fees charged by big banks.
Willmar, Minn., City Council sets hearing on redistricting ordinance
WILLMAR — The Willmar City Council voted Tuesday to hold a hearing March 19 to take comments from the public on an ordinance that will redistrict the city’s four wards.
RELATED CONTENTAnn Stehn appointed interim director of Kanidyohi County, Minn., family services
WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County Public Health Director Ann Stehn will oversee two key county departments while a study is under way to explore a possible redesign of county departments and how services are delivered.
RELATED CONTENTDow breaks 13,000 for first time since 2008 crisis
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 13,000 on today for the first time since May 2008, when the Lehman Brothers investment bank was solvent, unemployment a healthy 5.4 percent and the worst of the Great Recession months ahead.
Target set to release 4th-quarter results Thursday
NEW YORK (AP) — Increasing strain from Wal-Mart and online retailers such as Amazon.com will likely be reflected in Target Corp.'s fourth-quarter earnings results, slated to be released before the market opens Thursday.
Wal-Mart's 4Q results show rebounding US business
NEW YORK (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s low-cost strategy during the holidays both helped and hurt its performance in the fourth quarter: The world's largest retailer reported an almost 15 percent decline in profit, but its namesake U.S. business continued to draw in more shoppers.
Dow edges closer to 13,000 milestone
NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. stocks are opening higher and the Dow Jones industrial average is nearing 13,000 after Greece secured a bailout deal to keep it from default.
Company suing Apple over iPad name open to talks
SHANGHAI (AP) -- The lawyer for a Chinese company suing Apple Inc. in China over its use of the iPad trademark indicated today that his client would be willing to discuss a settlement.
For Prairie Woods, energy goal is now a reality
SPICER — The first step toward energy independence was taken by the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center in 2004, when it added a corn-burning stove to the lobby of its education building.
RELATED CONTENTBusinesses seeing reward from Grove City loan program
GROVE CITY — A Grove City organization wants people to know that financial assistance is available to businesses interested in setting up shop or expanding here.
RELATED CONTENTSmaller, renewable energy projects setting roots across west central Minnesota
It’s hard to miss the development of renewable energy at the University of Minnesota campus in Morris.
RELATED CONTENTWhite Earth casino plan is ‘not in play right now’
ST. PAUL — White Earth Nation’s proposal to build a Twin Cities casino that could help fund a new Vikings stadium received little support from key policymakers Thursday after the tribe’s leader said it would be the best option for Minnesotans.
RELATED CONTENTEconomy continues to chug along
WASHINGTON — The healthier job market that’s lifted the economy in recent months shows no signs of slowing.
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