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Things to know about Uber and Lyft saying they will halt ride-hailing services in Minneapolis

Mar. 15, 2024 17:57 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lyft and Uber have said they will halt operations in Minneapolis because of a new city ordinance that increase wages for app-based drivers, the latest salvo in a longtime fight between gig economy workers and the tech giants. The city’s council vote Thursday...

Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis after city council forces them to pay drivers more

Mar. 14, 2024 19:21 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lyft and Uber said they will cease operations in Minneapolis after the city's council voted Thursday to override a mayoral veto and require that ride-hailing services increase driver wages to the equivalent of the local minimum wage of $15.57 an hour. Lyft...

Woman's 'illegal buying spree' armed killer of 3 Minnesota first responders, prosecutor says

Mar. 14, 2024 18:00 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A woman's “illegal buying spree” armed a man with the high-powered firearms that he used to kill three Minnesota first responders during a standoff at a home where seven children were inside, federal authorities said Thursday. The guns bought by Ashley Anne...

Today in History: March 12, jazz legend Charlie 'Bird' Parker dies at 34

Mar. 12, 2024 00:07 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, March 12, the 72nd day of 2024. There are 294 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On March 12, 1955, legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker died in New York at age 34. On...

Minneapolis Uber and Lyft drivers due for $15 an hour under council's plan but mayor vows a veto

Mar. 07, 2024 19:02 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council passed a measure Thursday that would increase wages for drivers of ride-hailing services to an equivalent of more than $15 an hour — which opponents say may increase costs to customers and fears that Uber and Lyft will follow through on their...

Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses President Joe Biden

Mar. 06, 2024 18:00 PM EST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ended his long-shot 2024 Democratic presidential bid on Wednesday after failing to win a primary contest against President Joe Biden. Phillips told WCCO Radio in Minneapolis that he was endorsing Biden, saying “there is...

Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ends his long-shot primary challenge against President Joe Biden

Mar. 06, 2024 13:17 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ends his long-shot primary challenge against President Joe Biden.

NeueHealth: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Mar. 06, 2024 07:07 AM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — NeueHealth, Inc. (NEUE) on Wednesday reported a loss of $229.7 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had a loss of $30.47. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations and...

Biden beats long-shot challenger Dean Phillips in the congressman's home state of Minnesota

Mar. 05, 2024 23:33 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Joe Biden dealt challenger Dean Phillips a Super Tuesday defeat in the Minnesota congressman's home state, while former President Donald Trump beat Nikki Haley in the state's Republican primary. Minnesota has 75 Democratic and 39 Republican national...

Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive sales at a time of cautious spending

Mar. 05, 2024 17:39 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Target, looking for ways to reverse a sales malaise, is getting into Amazon territory: the paid membership game. The Minneapolis discounter said Tuesday the new paid program, called Target Circle 360, will offer unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an...