West Metro
December 7, 2016
United Properties is moving from Bloomington to a floor at the Gaviidae Common next year.
Photo courtesy of DLR Group

United Properties is moving its headquarters to downtown Minneapolis

The move from a Bloomington complex signifies how far the company has come in the past few years as it has diversified its business from its concentration on suburban office park development.
Business
December 7, 2016

Schafer: Health care players still consolidating

East Metro
December 7, 2016
The TCAAP site, photographed in 2010 from the top of the Kame, a former reservoir that is the highest point in Ramsey County.

Arden Hills megaproject approved by city planners

Public hearing was the last big step before the City Council's vote on the old Army site.
Variety
December 7, 2016
Employees feasted on food prepared as a test run for the kitchen before tomorrow's grand opening of the Golden Corral in Maplewood. ] JEFF WHEELER &#x

Second helping for Golden Corral is in Maplewood

Opening is set for 10:45 a.m. Thursday, in time for lunch.
Business
December 7, 2016
Time Warner Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Bewkes testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee h

Senate panel questions benefit for consumers in AT&T-Time Warner deal

Senators were skeptical of the claim by the CEOS of the two companies that their megadeal would result in lower prices.
Business
December 7, 2016

Abbott Laboratories sues to end $5.8 billion purchase of Alere

Business
December 7, 2016

Senate passes 21st Century Cures Act; bill heads to Obama

The bill makes changes in regulatory review and helps to finance research.
Business
December 7, 2016

Select Comfort shares fell Tuesday on an analyst downgrade.

Citing increased advertising and price promotions Wedbush analyst cuts rating on Select Comfort
Business
December 7, 2016
Mpls' 1st dry cleaner with an app, Mulberrys, expands to San Francisco

Mpls' 1st dry cleaner with an app, Mulberrys, expands to San Francisco

Mpls' 1st app-based dry cleaner, Mulberrys, expands to San Francisco
Local
December 7, 2016
At the State Capitol Governor Mark Dayton signed the gay marriage bill into law in front of several thousand supporters .]rtsong-taatarii@startribune.

St. Cloud couple who don't want to film gay weddings sue

They want to advertise at wedding expos and on websites, but Minnesota's current law, they say, would force them into producing videos "promoting a conception of marriage that directly contradicts their religious beliefs."
Variety
December 6, 2016
The Lowry Morrison Building from Washington Avenue N.

Restaurateur has renovation proposal for historic North Loop building

One of the oldest buildings in the North Loop's historic district could become a mixed-use office and possible restaurant space after years of disrepair.
Local
December 6, 2016
The announcement by federal officials follows actions taken by Minnesota education officials to close the schools, which are based in Woodbury.

Feds end student aid for Globe U, Minnesota School of Biz

Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business no longer will be allowed to participate in federal student aid programs.
South Metro
December 6, 2016
Members of Shakopee Robotics, the Shakopee Senior High School's Robotoic Team, pick up gift bags after displaying their personally designed robots in

Amazon looks to hire 1,000 more workers in Shakopee

The full-time, year-round positions are on top of 1,500 already at Shakopee facility.
Business
December 6, 2016

Panel: Patient-led movement is transforming medical research

The picture presented at a University of Minnesota event was of two scientific communities running in tandem: One is run by and for patients, focused on their immediate needs, while the other is comprised of big companies and research groups.
Business
December 6, 2016

Activist investor is still critical of Buffalo Wild Wings

Hedge fund CEO wants company to refranchise most of its restaurants.
Business
December 6, 2016
The Lending Club logo appears above the post where it trades on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Richard D

Financial technology firms get chance to grow up as U.S. offers charters

Move to expand banking rules shows regulators see consumer financial habits are changing.
Business
December 6, 2016

Alexander: If you don't know what it is, don't click on it

Minneapolis
December 6, 2016
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Small business tells Minneapolis it needs one-stop development guide

A "navigator" office plan to help with rules, regulations goes to the full Mpls. council.
Business
December 6, 2016

Minnesota State, Mankato establishes scholarship to honor David Olson

The late president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce was an MSU graduate and served on the Minnesota State colleges board.
Business
December 6, 2016
Howard Root, CEO, Vascular Solutions

Deal means exit for Vascular Solutions CEO who beat government in court

Howard Root said he would rather step away from the Maple Grove-based business he co-founded and ran for 20 years than face the risks that he says come from running a publicly traded medical device company.

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