Business
February 21, 2017
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari speaks during an interview at Reuters in New York, U.S. on February 17, 2016.

Kashkari, citing jobs, signals some dovishness on interest rates

Minneapolis Fed chief says rising workforce a 'big surprise' over the past year.
Business
February 20, 2017

Impact Hub MSP plans social-entrepreneur expo for March 9

Thirty nonprofits driven in part by innovation and earned revenue will demonstrate their prowess
Business
February 20, 2017
GLEN STUBBE Ô gstubbe@startribune.com Thursday, August 31, 2006 -- SUGGESTED DISPLAY PHOTO - Gigi Nauer gathers fresh bread and eggs from her van

In drive to reduce food waste, 'use by' labels to be simplified

Trade groups join USDA in reducing phrases, making them more uniform.
Business
February 20, 2017
TRIA Orthopaedic Center is the newest tenant announced to occupy the Wabasha Center in downtown St. Paul.
Image courtesy Wabasha Center/Tria

Tria will sponsor Wild practice rink in downtown St. Paul

Orthopedic group will open clinic in old Macy's building in St. Paul.
Business
February 20, 2017

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota cutting 50 jobs

About half the layoffs stem from outsourcing behavioral health services.
Business
February 20, 2017
Despite strong data, Torax struggled to gain coverage for its Linx device for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Johnson & Johnson subsidiary buys Torax Medical

The acquisition follows last year's $25 million financing round.
Business
February 20, 2017
John Bogle, founder of Vanguard, a mutual fund company, at the company's offices in Malvern, Penn., Jan. 25, 2012. After at least six heart attacks an

As U.K. overhauls rules for investing, Vanguard wants 'health warning' on fees

The U.K. is considering major changes in how investment firms let investors know about the risks and fees they face. Vanguard said investors should get a "health warning" type of alert on fees.
Business
February 19, 2017
Jack Link’s is opening new offices in downtown Minneapolis in an effort to connect to customers outside of the road trippers and outdoorsmen.

Jack Link's looks to broaden appeal of jerky with new products, marketing, space

To broaden its image and attract new customers, Jack Link's has begun to expand product lines, shift marketing and open a new showroom and office in downtown Minneapolis near Target Center.
Business
February 19, 2017
In Ocean Park, on Long Beach Peninsula in Washington state, Jeanne Johnson, with her dog, Trixie, peers out of her two-person tsunami survival pod. Th

No time to run? Tsunami pod aims to save lives — for a price

The neon-orange sphere is meant to protect its occupants from drowning or being crushed by debris as towering surges batter the coast. It's made of aircraft-grade aluminum, with a watertight marine door. Tiny porthole windows are equipped with bulletproof glass. There's a ceramic thermal lining, a GPS beacon and air canisters.
Variety
February 19, 2017
Warm weather is melting winter economy in Minn., Wis. towns

Warm weather is melting winter economy in Minn., Wis. towns

Small-town festivals and ski races across the region are in danger of being curtailed or canceled, jeopardizing needed tourism dollars.
Business
February 19, 2017

Business people

A look at job changes for members of the Twin Cities business community.
Business
February 19, 2017

Jobs calendar

A look at job-search related events in the Twin Cities this week.
Business
February 19, 2017
Vector illustration of meeting

Listening is the critical first step in bringing work groups together

I am working to help unify a number of different work groups around some consistent processes. They all have different workplace cultures and have developed their own unique ways to get their work done. How do I help bring them together without forcing the change down their throats?
Business
February 19, 2017
Owner Dan Swenson-Klatt, left, talked with a customer during the lunch rush in January at Butter Bakery Cafe in Minneapolis. Photo: anthony.souffle@st

Mpls. cafe owners charge ahead with pay changes

Two owners have decided to move ahead with front-to-back-of-the-house wage increases to at least $12.40 per hour by raising prices and discouraging tipping. And a third plans to take up the matter soon with staff.
Business
February 19, 2017

Documentary maker wants to build audience in a new market

I'm the filmmaker of an award-winning documentary, "Church of Felons," which exposes the severe drug and alcohol addiction epidemic of Polk County, Wis. How could we better reach over the border into Minnesota to gain support, book screening events and direct attention of influencers toward our project?
Business
February 19, 2017

Mackay: Coach Bill Belichick has solid off-the-field advice, too

Belichick recovered so steadily from his setback in Cleveland, I'm convinced, partly because of the tremendous depth of his personal background.
Business
February 19, 2017

Small business calendar

Small business-related events in the Twin Cities this week.
Business
February 19, 2017

Mergers and acquisitions involving Minnesota companies

A review of mergers and acquisitions involving Minnesota companies.

Business

Complete coverage of business news in the Twin Cities, Minnesota and elsewhere, including Fortune 500 Minnesota companies: UnitedHealth Group, Target, Best Buy, 3M, CHS, U.S. Bancorp, General Mills, C.H. Robinson, Land O’Lakes, Ecolab, Ameriprise Financial, Xcel Energy, Hormel Foods, Thrivent Financial, Polaris, Securian Financial Group, Fastenal and Patterson Cos.