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Adam Belz

Business reporter | Economy

Phone: 612-673-4405

Adam covers the economy for the Star Tribune and maintains a blog called 3D Economics. He wrote for the Cedar Rapids Gazette and The Des Moines Register in Iowa before moving to Minnesota in June 2012.
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Mission explores Chinese prospects

Smaller Minnesota firms were among those testing the waters on a trade visit with Gov. Mark Dayton.

Updated: July 07, 2012, - 11:13 PM

Man who hacked into his insulin pump speaks with Medtronic officials

The cybersecurity expert who hacked his own Medtronic insulin pump almost a year ago has finally met officials from the Fridley-based company, Bloomberg reported.

Updated: July 05, 2012, - 01:59 PM

Fund tries again to buy Christopher & Banks

Aria Partners' first effort to buy Christopher & Banks in May was unsuccessful. Shares of the retailer rose 20 percent Tuesday.

Updated: July 03, 2012, - 10:26 PM

Juno to buy, renovate Anoka building

Medical manufacturer Juno Inc. will spend up to $11 million to purchase and renovate a former packaging plant in Anoka.

Updated: July 03, 2012, - 10:15 AM

Speculation on Schulze takeover bid boosts Best Buy

Shares rose as much as 10 percent as the retailer's ex-chairman is rumored to be close to making an offer to buy business he founded.

Updated: July 02, 2012, - 09:14 PM

Kansas, 3M tangle over motor vehicle software

Jayhawk State withholds pay till 3M fixes problems tied to delays, but firm says the delays aren't its fault.

Updated: July 02, 2012, - 08:31 PM

Europe's pain is registering with Minnesota firms

Sales of goods made in the state have been dropping amid turmoil.

Updated: June 30, 2012, - 11:40 PM

Minnesota's quarterly exports up 2%

Growing demand for Minnesota goods in South Korea and Mexico countered weakness in some traditional markets.

Updated: June 28, 2012, - 09:19 PM

Fewer travelers take off from MSP

The airport's numbers in April and May showed fewer people flying, suggesting that firms and tourists remain cautious amid higher fuel costs and fares.

Updated: June 25, 2012, - 08:35 PM