Business
May 21, 2018
A pipe fitter lays the finish finishing touches to the replacement of Line 3 stretch before it is covered up.]Enbridge already has started building th

Gov. Mark Dayton vetoes bill that gave Enbridge's new pipeline fast-track approval

Measure would have expedited Enbridge's approval process.
Business
May 21, 2018
Regions Hospital in St. Paul is planning to build a new birth center. ORG XMIT: MIN1712271713329262

Lawmakers approve expansion compromise at Regions Hospital

Legislators approved the expansion compromise after talks among three major health systems.
Business
May 21, 2018
A still from a new ad spot for Securian Financial.
Courtesy Securian Financial

Securian becomes Securian Financial, launches new advertising push

St. Paul company wants to build awareness with consumers with ad campaign about life's special moments
Business
May 21, 2018

Weekly business review

Politics
May 21, 2018
John Gammell

15 years in prison for 'hacker-for-hire' defendant who targeted govt. agencies in Minn.

His targets included business rivals and government agencies and schools in Minnesota.
Business
May 21, 2018

3M forms new sustainability and product stewardship organization

3M forms new sustainability and product stewardship organization.
Business
May 21, 2018

Polaris Industries named to Fortune 500 list

For first time, Fortune 500 names Minnesota-based Polaris Industries
Business
May 21, 2018
Google app

Why these Google vets left Silicon Valley for Minnesota

While tech companies in California are building things that change the world, they sometimes don't feel connected to it. Minnesota is different.
Local
May 21, 2018
Adrienne Frank was fired amid treatment for oral cancer. Said a legal expert, "12 weeks is not a lot for people with a lot of cancers."

As more cancer patients survive, workplace protections fall short

It's unclear how many cancer patients lose employment because they're not ready to return to work. But studies show that just 40 percent are back at work within six months.
Minneapolis
May 21, 2018
The Minneapolis skyline, including: IDS Center, Foshay Tower, Capella Tower, Ameriprise Financial Center, Campbell Mithun Tower, AT&T Tower, 33 South

As Mpls. touts density, push back comes from its residents

Economists agree that cities can stabilize the cost of housing by loosening zoning to allow more construction in more places. But the city's argument for affordability has been rebuffed by many homeowners.
Business
May 20, 2018
Sarah Edwards interviewed Ashley Ochiagha of FMYH.co for her video series on new entrepreneurs. Dylan Garrison of Press Play Media shot the video.

More marketing dollars and scrutiny focused on social influencers

Social influencers who post online are signing more formal contracts and being regulated more closely.
Business
May 20, 2018
SARA GULLICKSON MCGRANE (cq)
Felhaber Larson; Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Title: Attorney, president, shareholder; board president

Movers & Shakers: Sara Gullickson McGrane, president, shareholder, board president, Felhaber Larson; Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

Attorney Sara Gullickson McGrane, president of the Minneapolis firm Felhaber Larson, is working to expand representation for underrepresented clients as board president of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid.
Business
May 20, 2018

Business lessons from the diamond

Baseball teaches many lessons and offers plenty of inspiration.
Business
May 20, 2018
Illustration of two women gossiping at the office

How to confront trash talk on your work team

After a team member left the company, I found indications that he was trash talking about me with other team members. Now I am having trouble trusting them and their loyalty to me and the team. How can I handle this?
Business
May 20, 2018

Business people

Career moves made by members of the Minnesota business community.
Business
May 20, 2018
Gentleman wearing a Fitbit

Want a Fitbit that measures how productive you are at work? This company is betting your boss does

Sapience says it can measure how much an employee does in a day.
Business
May 20, 2018
"I grew up with this," said Randy's Booth CEO Bert Kissoondath. His father, Randy, founded the custom furniture shop.

Restaurant furniture maker Randy's Booth Co. finds second-generation success

The late Randy Kissoondath, a dirt-poor immigrant from Trinidad and Tobago, began his entrepreneurial journey in the 1970s as a dishwasher at Nye's restaurant on the edge of Northeast.
Business
May 20, 2018

Business calendar

Upcoming business-related events in the Twin Cities.
Business
May 20, 2018

Small business calendar

Upcoming small-business-related events in the Twin Cities.
Business
May 20, 2018
Billboards are one form of media that can be used to reach consumers.

For a business, not all media impressions are created equal

I contract with a marketing firm. They report success using media impressions. What is the value of media impressions?

Business

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