Business
August 20, 2017

UnitedHealth Group's new CEO will get a raise in September

Business
August 20, 2017
Twin Cities leadership consultant, Verna Cornelia Price

Faced with big loss, Verna Price practices what she preaches

"I gained, by refusing to give up and doing something positive," the Twin Cities author, consultant and speaker said.
Local
August 19, 2017
Lasha Raddatz, a real estate broker,left, who is looking to rev up her home sales chats with Julia Israel. Raddatz is definitely interested in increas

Race gap in Twin Cities homeownership rate has gotten worse

The gap is another reflection of disparities between white and nonwhite incomes in Minnesota.
Business
August 19, 2017

Gadgets: Google Home, Roxio VHS-to-DVD transfer device

Business
August 19, 2017

Equipment sales lag at Deere, sending shares lower

Business
August 19, 2017

Business bookshelf: The man who built the Brooklyn Bridge

East Metro
August 19, 2017
Pa Houa Lee, center, and Igor Vainshtein, cq, right, searched for jobs on the computers at the Ramsey County Workforce Development Center, Thursday, A

St. Paul questions partnership with Ramsey County to help job seekers

City ponders how Ramsey County alliance can better serve its citizens.
Business
August 19, 2017
MN Home Outlet owner Jimmy Busika photographed atop a stack of dorm refrigerators in his vast Burnsville warehouse location.

That drill you returned to the hardware store? It's now half price at a liquidator

As online purchases are returned, stores buy and resell them for cheap.
Business
August 19, 2017
An auction of Famous Dave's items is a potential bargain bonanza for gas fryers, smokers, bar tables, wooden chairs, booths, holding cabinets, ovens,

Revolving door of restaurant closings keeps auction houses busy

"I don't think we've ever seen such an aggressive, persistent number of closures as we've seen in the last six to 12 months," a 30-year veteran of restaurant auctions says. Auction houses are thriving, including those in the Twin Cities.
Business
August 19, 2017
Workers started the process of installing the new heart emblem on their building in downtown Minneapolis, as part of the new branding campaign.. ] Thr

Schafer: Thrivent executives have hard conversations about race

It turns out that it's not elitist or corporatist to believe that businesses will do better if they find a way to include everybody. It's common sense.
Business
August 19, 2017
“We are trying to cut down the friction of direct mail, making it seamless and convenient,” said Inkit co-founder and Chief Executive Mi

Minneapolis start-up Inkit offers a way to customize direct mail

Minneapolis-based Inkit puts a fresh face on old ad method, hoping to help customers cut through the digital clutter
Business
August 19, 2017
SHAWNTERA HARDY, COMMISSIONER OF THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, on preparing the workforce, “Finding workers

DEED commissioner talks about how state tries to tailor workforce training programs

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is the state's agency in charge of driving worker retraining and skills development programs.
Business
August 19, 2017
Trouble saving for retirement? So do 96 percent of working Americans.

Trouble saving for an income shock? So do 96 percent of working Americans

Business
August 19, 2017
New research from the Pew Charitable Trusts shows that small- to medium-sized businesses — those with five to 250 employees &#x201a

Before you max out on 401(k) contributions, consider these factors

Before answering, consider whether you have addressed other key financial priorities and assessed other investment options
Business
August 19, 2017

Before changing jobs, be sure to run the numbers

Business
August 19, 2017

Old ideas about foreign trade are being retired

Business
August 19, 2017

Exchange-traded funds are hot everywhere but workplace retirement plans

Business
August 19, 2017

Five life hacks that can help you increase your wealth

East Metro
August 19, 2017
Town Center rendering

Hiccups are weighing on Arden Hills' Rice Creek Commons project

Leaders remain hopeful that solar energy for the 427-acre Rice Creek Commons 'can still happen.'
St. Paul
August 19, 2017
Rendition of the planned new soccer-specific stadium in St. Paul

Midway Shopping Center deal clears way for St. Paul soccer stadium

A portion of the shopping center's land is needed for soccer stadium construction.

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