Business
November 25, 2015
Conrad Mach called people to let them know the book the ordered was in at Magers and Quinn on Friday, November 20, 2015, in Minneapolis, Minn. Mach is

At Magers & Quinn, big-box critics cast shadow on store's Thanksgiving tradition

For 13 years, Magers & Quinn has opened on Thanksgiving, but now it has critics
Business
November 25, 2015
A truck was halted at Spruce Street and Main Street in Ranier as a long train passed through town. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@startribun

Oil train safety fight rolls into election politics with gusto

As concerns about collisions and traffic rise, DFL sees opportunity in contested districts.
Business
November 25, 2015
Some people had been in line in the cold weather since 9 a.m. like Soha Attia (left) and her son Sharif (center) who stood in line before the doors op

Black Friday to be less of all-night affair as some malls won't stay open

Some malls that went nonstop in recent years will close for a bit after having Thanksgiving hours.
Business
November 24, 2015

Patterson Co. misses expectations despite 26 percent growth in operating profits

The quarter was first to include both a major acquisition and divestiture.
Business
November 24, 2015

Valspar beats Wall Street's fourth-quarter expectations

Exchange rates have effect on fourth-quarter results.
Business
November 24, 2015

Local company news roundup

Business
November 24, 2015
New logo for the combined Lunds and Byerly's grocery store chains - 4/27/2015

Lunds & Byerlys has voluntarily 'withdrawn' certain fresh turkeys

Chain says it voluntarily withdrew Fresh All-Natural Brined Whole Turkeys after spot checks found off odor.
West Metro
November 24, 2015

Weidner is interested in St. Louis Park apartment complex that's not yet built

Apartment giant has been on a Twin Cities property binge.
Business
November 24, 2015
In this Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 photo, the headquarters of Ucare is pictured in Minneapolis. After PreferredOne abruptly pulled out of MNsure, Minnes

Review backs state competitive bidding process in UCare decision

Big patient shifts from UCare helped prompt legislative auditor's report.
Business
November 24, 2015
Thomas Dickens, Chef Services development leader at Hormel, shows some new products in the company's test kitchen at their headquarters on Sept. 15, 2

Hormel's profit growth exceeds expectations, optimistic targets set for 2016

Sales of pork products, along grocery items like chili and stew, lifted Hormel to a better-than-expected profit.
Business
November 24, 2015

Evine Live execs reiterate plan for lower profit margins, investors sell shares

Business
November 24, 2015

Movers: CEO Bill Kirkpatrick has Cameron's Coffee looking to grow

St. Paul
November 24, 2015
Irma Wyman demonstrates the Datamatic 1000 to officials from the U.S. Treasury's punched card U. S. Savings Bond division.

Obituary: Irma Wyman was Honeywell's first female CIO, Episcopal deacon

Business
November 24, 2015

Alexander: Making sure Windows 10 is safe and useful

Business
November 24, 2015
Mali police walk outside one of the entrances to the Radisson Blu hotel's conference center after an attack by gunmen on the hotel in Bamako, Mali, Fr

Hotel security becomes more sophisticated to deal with threats like Mali attacks

Staffs are trained to deal with threats from thefts to terrorism attacks like in Mali.
Business
November 23, 2015
Governor Mark Dayton kicked off Thanksgiving week with an appearance with "Aaron" the 40 lb. turkey (Named after Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers) After a b

Minnesota's hard-hit turkey growers can still find reason for thanks

Bird flu has not returned and state flock numbers coming back.
Business
November 23, 2015
CHS headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, Minn.

Farmer-owned cooperative CHS Inc. profits fell 28 percent in 2015

Annual profit declines 28 percent for the nation's largest farmer-owned cooperative.
Business
November 23, 2015

Blue Cross to open office in Minneapolis, add 70 jobs

At least 70 jobs will be added as the Eagan-based insurer increases business with state.
Business
November 23, 2015
The Flexitouch System is an advanced intermittent pneumatic compression device (lymphedema pump) used by tens of thousands of patients to self-manage

Tactile Medical braces for new Medicare rules that will tighten access to its pneumatic compression pump

Rules will tighten access for thousands who may want to use a pneumatic compression pump that helps to treat lymphedema.
Business
November 23, 2015

Select Comfort files trade complaint, alleges three companies are importing copycat beds

The Plymouth-based maker of Sleep Number beds alleges patents have been violated.

Business

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