Business
Frandsen Financial buying Wisconsin-based Peoples Bank Midwest
Deal would push Minn. bank over $2B in assets.
Local
Immigration pushes one-time hedge fund exec into politics
The wealthy Minnesota native has plunged into politics for the first time with a proposal for a new kind of work visa intended to greatly increase legal immigration into the country.
Local
Minnesota grain elevator manager who bilked farmers gets 8 years in prison
Jerome Hennessey stole millions from Ashby Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co. to live large and pay for his hunting safaris.
Business
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Epoch Lacrosse on pace to produce $15 million in annual revenue
Fast-growing firm attracted the attention of buyers, but CEO James Miceli has rebuffed offers.
Business
As new market booms, which meat alternative will win out?
The sizzling initial public offering of Beyond Meat has set off a fierce debate among companies with a variety of futuristic food ideas.
Business
Deals by UnitedHealth, other health giants set off antitrust alarms in D.C.
Vertical integration in health care has set off alarm bells.
Minneapolis
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Mpls. landlords are ramping up campaign vs. ordinances; pushback follows
Other groups are posting fliers around the city in an attempt to counter the Minnesota Multi Housing Association's efforts.
Business
Schafer: The economy soars, but many see little benefit
We are now just weeks from breaking the record for the longest uninterrupted stretch of economic growth. But will this feel like a record worth celebrating?
Business
Best Buy embarks on packaging diet to deal with glut of cardboard boxes
A special machine used at several facilities makes custom, ready-to-ship boxes for smaller items that saves room and is better for the environment.
Business
How to make your money last in retirement
Running out of funds is a big retirement worry, but there are several things you can do to improve your odds of staying secure.
Business
How secured credit cards can build, or rebuild, your credit
Keeping a secured card open for two years was associated with a 24-point increase in credit scores, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia reported.
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