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Apogee Enterprises: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 18, 2024 06:56 AM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Apogee Enterprises Inc. (APOG) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $15.7 million. On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had net income of 71 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came...

Family of Minnesota man shot to death by state trooper in traffic stop files civil rights lawsuit

Apr. 17, 2024 15:16 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The family of a Minnesota man who was killed by a state trooper during a traffic stop filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Wednesday, alleging that the fatal shooting was unjustified and unlawful. The lawsuit names Troopers Ryan Londregan, who shot Ricky Cobb II,...

Winmark: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 17, 2024 10:32 AM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Winmark Corp. (WINA) on Wednesday reported net income of $8.8 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had profit of $2.41. The store concept franchisor posted revenue of $20.1...

Today in History: April 14, Abraham Lincoln is fatally shot at Ford's Theatre

Apr. 14, 2024 00:02 AM EDT

Today is Sunday, April 14, the 105th day of 2024. There are 261 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot and mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth during a performance of “Our American Cousin” at...

Biden tells racial justice meeting, 'We've kept our promises,' as he looks to energize Black voters

Apr. 12, 2024 17:01 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden virtually addressed the Rev. Al Sharpton’s racial justice conference on Friday, telling a sympathetic crowd “we’ve kept our promises” as he ramps up efforts to energize Black voters who will be vital to his reelection bid this fall. ...

Uber and Lyft delay their plans to leave Minneapolis after officials push back driver pay plan

Apr. 11, 2024 19:06 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft said they will delay their planned exit from Minneapolis after city officials decided Wednesday to push back the start of a driver pay raise by two months. The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to implement the...

2 deputies injured and 1 suspect killed in exchange of gunfire in Minneapolis suburb

Apr. 10, 2024 18:14 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Hennepin County sheriff's deputies were injured while serving a warrant and a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka on Wednesday, authorities said. The shootout happened just before 11:20 a.m. One deputy was...

Here’s what we know about Uber and Lyft’s planned exit from Minneapolis in May

Apr. 08, 2024 14:24 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The future of Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis has garnered concern and debate in recent weeks after the City Council voted last month to require that ride-hailing companies pay drivers a higher rate while they are within city limits. Uber and Lyft responded by...

At least 11 Minneapolis officers disciplined amid unrest after George Floyd's murder, reports show

Apr. 05, 2024 19:09 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — At least 11 Minneapolis police officers were disciplined for alleged policy violations amid the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, with penalties ranging from firings to reprimands, newly released documents show. Police officials have been slow to...

Today in History: April 5, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are sentenced to death

Apr. 05, 2024 00:02 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Friday, April 5, the 96th day of 2024. There are 270 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 5, 1951, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were sentenced to death following their conviction in New York on...