Business
This California startup is designing cashier-less stores — and just raised $30M
Accel Robotics has a lot of competition in the world of grab-and-go retail tech.
Business
Schafer: Low interest rates mean recalculating the retirement income formula
For that big generation of Americans now retiring, low-risk investing ideas that provide income have got to be top of mind.
Business
If you're amazed by number of new rentals, wait until next year
Apartment developers are on track to deliver a record 6,000 new units this year and even more in the coming year — most of them in the Twin Cities suburbs.
Business
Advocacy group says stronger PFAS restrictions taken out of military spending bill
The bill passed by the House of Representatives would have elevated the chemicals to Superfund status, but Environmental Working Group says the designation taken out during conference committee negotiations.
St. Paul
Fairview Health will shrink Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul by half
Parent organization Fairview Health is responding to a budget deficit and larger doubts about long-term care hospitals.
Business
Minnetonka maker of frozen cocktail pops sees big growth — and Beyoncé played a role
Drake's Organic Spirits in Minnetonka is poised for big growth in 2020, thanks in part to Costco — and Beyoncé
Business
Market review: Buying steelmaker sends Cleveland-Cliffs shares down
Shares in 3M jumped more than 4% Friday to $171.47. The Maplewood-based manufacturing giant reportedly may sell its drug delivery systems unit.
Business
Burnsville company is one of the world's leaders in weather information
DTN has had a few owners but now has the capital to make acquisitions, increase business.
Business
Report: 3M may sell its drug delivery unit for $1 billion
Sale of business that makes inhalers, other products could fetch as much as $1 billion.
Business
Supervalu parent UNFI sells 13 Shoppers Food stores; Cub is still on the block
The latest deal leaves UNFI with 26 Shoppers stores and 79 Cub stores it wants to sell.
Business
Target offers free service for visually impaired shoppers at 600 stores for holidays
The Aira service uses a phone app to connect visually impaired people with an agent who helps guide them through public spaces. It's now available for free in 600 Target stores.
Business
Retirement planning needs to include keeping in touch with your communities
The message from a recent Senate report is clear from its title, "An Invisible Tsunami: 'Aging Alone' and Its Effect on Older Americans, Families, and Taxpayers."
Business
Medical cannabis firm Vireo Health appears mellow about challenges
The news that Minnesota's health commissioner has authorized expansion of medical marijuana to chronic pain and some eye conditions, can't hurt Vireo Health. The multistate cannabis grower, processor, retailer and owner of Minnesota Medical Solutions is trying to get scale in a tough trade.
Local
Minnesota women sue Lyft, saying company does little to ensure safety of female passengers
Two plaintiffs in the lawsuit are from Minnesota.
Business
Target offers 10% off Target gift cards this Sunday, Dec. 8
Target dropped its Cyber Monday 15% off site-wide promotion but held on to the gift card promo.
Local
Star Tribune 2016 investigation: Mpls., St. Paul hit and miss in checks of Uber, Lyft drivers
Minneapolis and St. Paul have made it easy for people with criminal records or bad driving histories to work for ride-sharing companies.
Business
CenterPoint Energy customers will see 5.8% interim rate hike on Jan. 1
Regulators are expected to take about a year to weigh the utility's full increase request.
Business
Patterson top performer among Minnesota stocks after better-than-expected quarter
Shares of the Mendota Heights-based provider of supplies to dental and veterinary markets rose more than 14% in trading on Thursday, closing at $23.10 per share
St. Paul
St. Paul approves $53 million in tax incentives for Ford site
Tax increment financing will pay for parks and infrastructure on the site.
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