Business
St. Paul's Securian Financial employees receive 7% profit-sharing award after strong 2019
Securian has made a profit-sharing contribution to eligible employees' retirement accounts for 46 consecutive years.
Duluth
High water delays spring start to Great Lakes shipping
Ships entering or leaving Lake Ontario will be delayed nearly two weeks.
Business
Mayo's annual operating profit soars past $1B for first time
The earnings figure for 2019 was up 72% from the previous year as the Rochester-based health system saw more admissions and surgery patients.
Agriculture
Minn. 'mama on a mission' pushes for farm safety funding after son's death
Michele Gran is the advocate behind new funding proposals to prevent farm accidents like the one that killed her son.
Duluth
Superior, Wis., boat builder wins $56 million Navy contract
Lake Assault Boats will produce up to 119 patrol boats.
Business
Costco nonmembers can still use food courts, contrary to recent reports
Membership is also not required to buy prescriptions or alcohol at Costco or Sam's Clubs.
Business
Bloomington-based Donaldson may sell exhaust business to Wisconsin company
It has been considering options for its exhaust and emissions business.
Business
ApplianceSmart closing last Twin Cities stores
The retailer, which started here but is now a unit of a Las Vegas firm, declared bankruptcy late last year.
Business
General Mills' venture arm invests in company that delivers fresh-cooked meals for dogs
301 Inc. leads funding round for Pet Plate, a maker of high-end "kettle cooked" dog dinners.
Business
Facing operating loss for 2019, Allina made changes that turned things around
Process improvement program helped offset income drop from lower demand in first half.
Business
St. Thomas suspends enrollment in full-time MBA program
The University of St. Thomas has suspended enrollment into its full-time MBA and master's in accountancy programs and will eliminate 18 staff positions as a result, attributing the decision to shifting demographics and demands of its students.
Local
Lobbyists fight surge of bills targeting plastic packaging
Faltering recycling systems and concerns about ocean plastics have spurred state lawmakers from California to Maine to propose new rules targeting plastic waste, particularly from packaging. Many prompt a visit from Ameripen, a decade-old nonprofit that now has registered lobbyists in eight states.
Business
Schafer: C.H. Robinson leader sees ripples, not big changes, in global trade
It hadn't been a great couple of years for people who manufacture globally even before the coronavirus.
Business
The IT refugee from St. Paul has become a board-game industry luminary
A roll of the dice pays off big for a St. Paul board game creator.
Business
California law mandating women on corporate boards: Dream or nightmare?
Although confined to companies centered in California and whose stock is publicly traded, the measure may spread to other parts of the country.
Business
Reyer: Congratulations on realizing you're a control freak. Here's what to do about it.
In order to build trust in others, start by trusting yourself and your ability to make good choices.
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