Business
February 11, 2020

Alexander: Cleaning out iPhone trash to save memory

Your iPhone is probably collecting mail for several reasons, but you can fix them all.
Business
February 11, 2020
Employees walk through a lobby at Amazon's headquarters Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Seattle. Amazon, which is growing too big for its Seattle hometown,

Amazon's leadership team remains short on diversity

Business
February 11, 2020
The People of Color Career Fair that is held twice a year in the Twin Cities is a place where recent college graduates can meet recruiters.
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What Minnesota college grads should know about the job search

Career counselors share their advice for how recent graduates can land their first jobs.
Business
February 11, 2020
Justin Vandevoort, center, talked with machinist Rod Sammon, left, and press department lead Ben Froman, right, as they worked with a metal stamping d

Look to apprenticeships to jump into hot jobs like skilled manufacturing

Thanks to the tight workforce and more state investment, employers statewide are offering on-the-job training for hard-to-fill jobs.
Business
February 10, 2020
NVent Electric has bought a Chicago company, its second acquisition since spinning off from Pentair. (Provided photo)

Pentair spinoff nVent makes second acquisition

Business
February 10, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 i

U.S. Chamber: 'We would like to see Republicans and Democrats returning to things we need'

Partisanship is getting in the way of addressing key issues, business groups say.
Business
February 10, 2020
"We believe television retailing customers prefer predictable routines of watching shows with their favorite hosts, their favorite categories and at t

Eden Prairie's ShopHQ has another management shakeup, announces programming changes

Business
February 10, 2020

Business briefing: Technology stocks star again as indexes set more records

Business
February 10, 2020
Justin Butler's small business, Duck Donuts, was spared thanks to a Washington County court ruling against a subcontractor that was not paid in 2019 b

Twin Cities small business wins one against subcontractor in wake of Thor Construction collapse

Owner begins effort to change Minnesota law.
Business
February 10, 2020
People queue up to buy face masks in Hong Kong, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. Japan on Friday reported 41 new cases of a virus on a quarantined cruise ship an

Schafer: Coronavirus outbreak underscores global economic connections

In times of heightened uncertainty, making a decision gets put off.
Business
February 10, 2020
While this is a job seeker's market, there are still several steps people should take to make a career search more successful.

Six tips for Minnesotans looking for a job in 2020

Whether you're looking for a new job or a new opportunity with your current employer, there's no time like the present.
Business
February 10, 2020
Catherine Rydell, retiring CEO of American Academy of Neurology. The backdrop is a photograph in the American Academy of Neurology lobby of Dr. A.B. B

One of longest tenured nonprofit CEOs retiring on a strong note

When Rydell retires in May, her 21-year tenure will be one of the longest among Minnesota nonprofit leaders.
Business
February 10, 2020
Thousands of nurses walked around Abbott Northwestern on the first day of the strike Sunday June 19, 2016 in Minneapolis, MN.] Day One in the Allina H

Unions shrinking but Minnesota worker activism is alive and well

The locals in Minnesota have also held several unionization votes and continue to be vocal.
Business
February 10, 2020
Jamie and Casey Carl sell their own style clothing, gifts and even some of their own vinyl at their new store Serge + Jane.

Target veterans put their know-how on display in Edina boutique

With more than 30 years of retail experience between them, Casey and Jamie Carl have put a lot of the lessons they learned to work for themselves.
Business
February 9, 2020
General Mills corporate headquarters and sign in Golden Valley, Minnesota. General Mills committed on March 4, 2019 to expanding regenerative agricult

Forum: Companies find sustainability pays off

Corporate Guide to Sustainable Landscaping uses examples of sustainability initiatives and highlights the business case and how-to guidance for other businesses to make changes.
Business
February 9, 2020

Three traits that can help determine whether someone will be a good leader

While an important element in considering the assessment of a leader, traits are not sufficient to assess effectiveness.
Business
February 9, 2020
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) fumble on a pass reception which was recovered by the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL

Mackay: Flush away those mistakes

Acknowledge that even as good as you are at your job or life in general, you are not perfect. But keep trying for perfection.
Business
February 9, 2020

Reyer: Getting to the bottom of indecision that could upend a career

It's easier to stall on decisions than to expose yourself to error.
Business
February 9, 2020
Matt and Shannon Riebow's new house is in Lino Lakes. They wanted to stay in Circle Pines but couldn't find a suitable larger house.

Once-obscure suburbs are the new hot housing markets

First-time buyers and baby boomers are getting priced out of newer, more expensive suburbs and popular urban neighborhoods.
St. Paul
February 8, 2020
The skyline of downtown St. Paul seen from the Smith Avenue Bridge.

St. Paul could get flashy updates if riverfront projects take off

The skyline of downtown St. Paul, left relatively unaltered for more than 30 years, could see some flashy additions — if developers and public officials can navigate some significant hurdles.

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