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• Cleveland Cliffs pulls the plug on nugget project
  There's been a big set-back for a long-awaited Iron Range industrial development. Backers said the Mesabi Nugget project would be making a high iron product at a Hoyt Lakes plant in just over a year. But now key partners say they're dropping the project. The State of Minnesota invested millions of dollars in Mesabi Nugget.November 20, 2006
• How Duluth became a union town
  Duluth has long been known as a union town. A new book tells the story of how and why. It's called "By the Ore Docks: A Working People's History of Duluth."November 15, 2006
• Northwest Airlines mechanics vote to end strike
  Northwest Airlines mechanics and cleaners have officially ended their nearly 15-month old strike against the Eagan-based carrier.November 6, 2006
• New study points to "balkanized" cultural career landscape
  A new study suggests that artists can--and perhaps should--work both sides of the for-profit/non-profit fence.November 6, 2006
• Timber troubles hurt northern economy
  Minnesota's timber industry is in crisis. Recent mill lay-offs at one of the state's largest wood products companies is sending ripples through the economy. Many loggers, haulers and suppliers are expecting things to get worse.October 31, 2006
• Mesaba mechanics continue negotiations
  Mesaba reached agreement with negotiator for its pilots and flight attendants unions over the weekend, but is still bargaining with mechanics. A judge's ruling that the bankrupt regional airline can impose contracts on workers put all the unions at a disadvantage.October 30, 2006
• The cost of Minnesota timber
  The high price of timber was creating a crisis in Minnesota's forest products industry. Then the price crashed, making things worse.October 30, 2006
• Mesaba flight attendants reach deal
  Mesaba Airlines and its flight attendants have a tentative agreement that would help the bankrupt carrier cut its labor costs. The two sides announced the proposed deal early Sunday afternoon. On Saturday, Mesaba and its pilots also reached a tentative deal.October 29, 2006
• Local governments could be "crushed" by debt, auditor says
  A new report says local governments in Minnesota may be crushed by a huge weight of unfunded debt. These are obligations for retirees in the range of $3.3 billion. Unfunded liabilities include promises to provide things like retiree health care.October 18, 2006
• Chilling job market warms gubernatorial campaign
  Minnesota lost nearly 13,000 jobs in September, the third largest monthly job loss in more than 50 years.October 17, 2006
• Judge rules Mesaba can reject contracts, impose terms Wednesday
  A bankruptcy judge ruled on Monday that Mesaba Aviation can reject its union contracts with workers, a legal step toward a showdown that could result in a strike this week at the Northwest Airlines Corp. feeder.October 16, 2006
• The races round Mankato
  Three of the legislative seats round Mankato are open in November. That doesn't mean whoever wins will lack political experience.October 5, 2006
• Timber industry calls for help
  Cathy Wurzer spoke with Rep. Frank Moe, DFL-Bemidji, about problems plaguing one of the state's largest manufacturing industries.September 27, 2006
• China boom continues on the Range - but for how long?
  How long can the China's need for steel push Minnesota's taconite industry? It depends who you ask, but few believe the Chinese influence will be felt forever.September 25, 2006
• NWA flight attendants try new approach
  Now that a federal court has blocked a strike, Northwest Airlines flight attendants are asking the National Mediation Board to declare that contract talks with Northwest are at an impasse.September 21, 2006

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