Business
Smart ways to rein in holiday spending
Keeping the holiday joyous and less stressful means keeping a firm rein on our spending.
Business
Study of knitters pinpoints what turns a hobby into a business
Many entrepreneurs emerge from a pool of dedicated hobbyists.
Business
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At U.S. Bancorp, David Berglund sorts hype, promise of artificial intelligence
Almost nothing gets as much buzz in executive suites these days as AI.
Business
North Dakota oil production hits another high, but slowdown predicted
Tight labor market, low oil prices and winter weather could slow growth, officials said.
Business
Twin Cities home sales slipped in October, inventory increased
An uptick in new listings continued the slow rebalancing of the area's housing market.
West Metro
The latest Dunkin' in the Twin Cities is just a Dunkin'
The new location in Richfield also has a layout that resembles a coffee shop.
TV & Media
Downtown Minneapolis newspaper the Journal calls it quits
Shrinking ads and a shift in downtown demographics are blamed for its demise.
St. Paul
Minnesota-based Pearson Candy Co. is becoming Minnesota-owned again
The maker of Salted Nut Rolls, Nut Goodies and Mint Patties is being purchased by Minneapolis-based Spell Capital.
West Metro
Macy's MOA store gets upgraded to a 'top 50' store
Macy's MOA store gets upgraded to a "top 50" store
Business
eBay plays with first toy catalog
eBay has produced its first holiday toy book, loaded with five- and six-figure price tags on collectibles.
Business
Health-tech firm Revel adds two execs from RedBrick
Revel, a health-tech firm that works for big insurers, has added a couple execs from RedBrick Health, which sold earlier this year to the larger Virgin Pulse of Rhode Island
Business
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3M goal: Increase earnings per share by 8 to 11 percent
CEO Mike Roman, who took over in July, lays out his aggressive five-year plan for the international company.
Business
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce survey: Hiring woes threaten state's business growth
Report finds some progress with taxes and infrastructure but concern lingers over hiring and slower growth.
Business
Minnesota adds 3,400 jobs in October; unemployment holds at 2.8 percent
Overall hiring is slower in Minnesota than last year, but it hasn't topped out yet.
Business
Medicare traffic slows new MNsure sign-ups
Brokers who help enrollees have been busy with big Medicare Cost plan changes.
Business
Sleep Number tops JD Power rankings
Sleep Number topped JD Power's mattress satisfaction rankings for third time in four years.
Business
Study says Minnesota can economically reach renewable energy goals by 2050
Improving economics should make renewable energy less costly, it says.
Business
Minnesotans engage the Medicare v. Medicare Advantage debate
More than 300,000 people losing Medicare Cost plans across 66 counties face a choice between the original Medicare program and newer Advantage plans from private insurers
Business
Schwan's sold to S. Korean firm in $1.8B deal
The Schwan family, descendants of founder Marvin Schwan who started the company in Marshall, Minn., in 1952, will still have 20 percent, and own and run home delivery service.
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