WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Ninth District was down slightly since the previous report. Employment was down slightly, and labor demand continued to soften. Price pressures increased modestly, and wage growth was moderate but easing. Consumer spending also softened. Construction was flat, while real estate markets were mostly flat. Manufacturing contr  more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * OPERATION Valhalla Strike sharpens 891st MSFS defenders' readiness * MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --"Eight! Nine! One!" shouts Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Klein, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron's (891MSFS) senior enlisted leader. "HELL YEAH!" shouted back over 200 voices, defenders' gear at the Airmen's feet, ready to tackle the day. Airman 1st Class Marcel Thurman (foregro  more