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African American-owned THOR Companies is Super Bowl activities sponsor
THOR, founded more than 30 years ago by an African American laborer, is one of 23 "founding partners" of public activities.
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UnitedHealth Group joins the $200 billion club
The nation's largest health insurer doubled its revenue to $200 billion in six years.
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State of Minnesota makes progress on minority contracting, employment
Increase comes after 2016 audit highlighted gaps.
Business
Abbott touts new pain-relief device data
The proportion of patients who preferred a proprietary stimulation mode increased after two years of use, company says.
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'We're all in': Ford doubles down on electrified vehicles
The company will invest $11 billion to put 40 models on the market by 2022.
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Venture capital investing hits $84 billion, highest since dot-com boom
In 2017, venture capital firms in the United States dished out $84 billion to 8,000 technology startups and companies, the highest amount of capital seen since the early 2000s, according to an annual industry monitor from the research firm Pitchbook and the National Venture Capital Association.
Business
Some shopping malls may be in deeper trouble than you think
The damage inflicted on U.S. malls by the rise of e-commerce may be worse than it appears.
Business
Tax changes may take the shine off home equity loans
But some say change will lead fewer to pile up debt.
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Catholic Charities CEO says Dorothy Day Place will move homeless to 'higher ground'
Tim Marx believes the two-stage Dorothy Day Place development project will deliver for at least some homeless folks.
Business
Fraud trial against former Starkey executives starts Tuesday
The businessmen are accused of embezzling a combined $20 million from the company.
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Showing off Minnesota as a welcoming place starts at MSP, with foundation's help
A little-known Minnesota nonprofit works behind the scenes to polish travelers' first impressions of the Twin Cities.
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Ultratight labor market in Minn. driven by jump in low-wage jobs
Minnesota employers that depend on low-wage hires are near a breaking point. Economists are watching Minnesota for signs of whether inflation has to kick in for businesses to raise wages that will attract more workers.
Business
Minimum-wage battle is far from settled in Twin Cities
A broader discussion, as well as a lot of lobbying, is just getting underway.
Business
Can hackers turn out the lights? Xcel is guarding against it
Xcel Energy and other utility companies are beefing up their security operations to guard against cyberattacks.
Business
U.S. Rep Erik Paulsen to lead Joint Economic Committee
The panel of House and Senate members advises Congress on how to grow the economy.
Business
Five factors that inflate your car insurance rate
Personal details like your relationship status, gender and neighborhood can also affect your rate.
Business
Insider trading
Stock moves made by members of Minnesota's business community.
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