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MPR, Garrison Keillor reach agreement
The deal allows public access to thousands of past 'Prairie Home Companion' shows. MPR will pay Keillor $275,000 for money owed through past contracts. In return, Keillor agreed not to take legal action.
Menards sues maker of moving walkways over injuries in some of its stores
The home improvement chain is accusing ThyssenKrupp Elevator of breach of contract and failing to defend pending injury cases.
Virginia Hyvarinen, social crusader and librarian, dies at 95
For more than two decades, Virginia Hyvarinen worked for the Duluth Public Library.
Suit: Lifetouch enriched execs as employee stockholders lost millions
The company's employee stock ownership plan has lost $850 million since 2015. The company, now being sold to Shutterfly, said it can't discuss the lawsuit.
Sun Country beefs up summertime service in U.S., Mexico
Move is one of biggest network expansions in company history.
Minnesota-based Best Buy reports best holiday sales in 14 years
The company's profits fell due to bonuses and costs associated with new U.S. tax law.
Hormel's tax savings will result in capital improvements, wage equalization and community investments
The food company's quarterly profits rose nearly 30 percent.
Sun Country will cut 350 workers at MSP, taps Canadian firm to manage
Layoffs begin immediately, with workers given "preferable access" to reapply as soon as Wednesday.
U survey pinpoints need to better understand older workforce
As labor market tightens, some are finding ways to keep older workers on job.
30 people losing jobs at former GNP corporate headquarters in St. Cloud
New owner Pilgrim's Pride moving duties to chicken company's other locations.
Obituary: St. Thomas Prof. Hubert Walczak brought love of math to many
A mathematics professor for 33 years, Walczak used weather reports, music or everyday statistics to make numbers come alive.
Nature Valley ad campaign urges people to buy granola bars, help save the parks
General Mills division will pledge at least $2.5 million to benefit national parks.
Cargill invests in facial recognition — for cows, pigs too
Cargill is partnering with an Irish startup whose facial-recognition software and analytics can help dairy farmers lower their costs, increase production and take better care of their animals.
Morning commute OK, but Super Bowl activities disrupting afternoon traffic
Many workers have taken their bosses up on their offers to telecommute or have switched from their cars to public transit.
'Volunteerism on steroids' fueling Super Bowl activities
In-kind contributions from employees across the Twin Cities provide an opportunity to meld business boosterism with civic pride.
Delta, United, Southwest adding flights for Super Bowl LII
Service from Boston and Philadelphia and back for the weekend are boosted.
Congress puts caregiving on the national agenda
The bipartisan RAISE Family Caregivers Act calls for a strategy to support family caregivers as the population ages.
New flavors, mash-ups among General Mills' ode to sweetness
Lineup of its new products includes a Lucky Charms frosted cornflakes mix.
Cargill's profits squeezed by oversupply of corn, soy
Net earnings drop 6 percent, but global demand for key crops continues to grow.
Minneapolis startup Upsie wants to cover your spendy gadgets
Minneapolis startup Upsie is an independent alternative to getting warranties directly from big-box stores and online
Miracle-Ear reports privacy breach of nearly 600 patients
The incident included health data, but no personal financial info.
Delta's 747s, a vestige of Northwest's heyday, will visit for final time
After 16 years as a captain on Northwest Airlines 747s, Steve Bowen retired in 2005 and has since flown to many places around the world…
On farewell tour, Delta's 747 aims for flyaround at Northwest's MSP home
Delta's 747 fleet is rooted in the Minnesota airline it bought nine years ago
Fired Gold'n Plump worker gets 90 days for contaminating poultry
The 2016 incident at the GNP Co. plant in Cold Spring, Minn., prompted a nationwide recall.
Sun Country announces flights to Honolulu, Myrtle Beach
Hawaii adds cachet to the airline's vacation destinations.
Cargill, Ecolab look to jump-start food innovation
Accelerator program with Techstars nurtures farm, technology innovations.
Report: Schwan's considering options that could include sale
A report said the company has hired Piper Jaffray to explore a potential sale.
New online mentoring program is seeing success
Bob Kaitz was a first-year teacher at Breck School in 1973 when he launched a partnership with Minnesota’s largest corporations to help students think about…
Fired Cargill employee gets five years in prison for stealing $3.1 million
Judge calls New York fired bookkeeper "piggish" in a scheme that caused more than $25 million in additional losses to the Minnetonka-based company.
Minn. companies invest in high schools to build next labor force
A looming labor shortage, along with a growing urgency to address Minnesota's unyielding racial achievement gap, is prompting sweeping changes in the way businesses participate in hands-on learning.
Black Friday shoppers fill stores while also staying busy online
The action was greater at stores and malls that were closed on Thursday, but shopping all around was off to a strong start.
Shoppers turn out in force as Black Friday rolls into high gear
Even if the kickoff for holiday shopping has lost some of its frenzy, shoppers turned out in force. And it's become a bigger time for online sales.
Hormel's profit fell 11 percent on cost squeeze, still beat expectations
Analysts were upbeat about the company's long-term prospects with greater diversification.
Corporate America struggling to root out sexual harassment
As women tell their #MeToo stories and a growing tally of high-ranking men get fired or lose the support of their backers over boorish behavior, human resources professionals are doing some soul searching.
Mohamed Abshir Musa, leader of Somali independence movement, dies at 91
In one of the world’s most war-torn countries, Gen. Mohamed Abshir Musa was a peacemaker. At 32, he became commander of independent Somalia’s first national…
Minnesota Historical Society creating an app to help care for Alzheimer's patients
The Minnesota Historical Society is moving into health and wellness with a history-rich app that will help caregivers, dementia patients.
Ruling: Minneapolis can revoke embattled landlord's licenses
The City Council will make a final decision on how to proceed with Stephen Frenz.
University of Minnesota program helps baby boomers find, develop encore careers
It's among the most persistent questions to dog workers at or near retirement: What comes next? Phyllis Moen wants to help. The University of Minnesota…
Dairy Queen, getting a new CEO, looks to freshen brand
Company veteran Troy Bader to replace retiring chief.
Amazon shows power of Treasure Truck by selling hot Nintendo system in Mpls.
The megaretailer is making another foray into in-person shopping, bringing the truck to 18 cities.
Former Life Time Fitness executive charged with insider trading
Federal prosecutors allege that Shane Fleming and eight people who were not employees were enriched by nearly $900,000 in illegal profits.
Target raising minimum wage to $15 by end of 2020
Mpls. retailer facing tight job market, demands for quality customer service.
Best Buy sees solid growth ahead in 2021 thanks to turnaround
With turnaround complete, retailer aiming for steady gains in sales and profits in coming years.
Target managers to begin 14-week 'innovation sprint' to sprout new ideas
Retailer shows off local advances ahead of annual fall employee meeting.
Seeking a face-lift for the State Fair's Golden Guernseys
Generations of Minnesotans recall the eye-catching Ewald Bros. Dairy billboard at the State Fair.
Singer Tim McGraw partners with Snap Fitness to design fitness centers
The country star and workout devotee will help design "Tru Mav" clubs to mirror his own routines.
Jane Eidson, who got a college degree at 56, dies at 98
The experience solidified Eidson's belief in the power of education.
Target cuts ties to Just Mayo maker Hampton Creek
Target pulls Hampton Creek products off shelves after an internal review.
Best Buy introduces 'smart home' service aimed at caretakers' needs
The service offers an in-home assessment with families to design the right array of monitors and devices, and Geek Squad workers install the custom-built systems.
Medicaid cuts in GOP health bill could take toll on Minn. seniors
Half of Minnesota's nursing home residents get help through the program.
AARP says Minnesota ranks high in services aimed at seniors
However, even top states need to quickening pace in addressing caregiving concerns for the elder boom.
Obituary: U's Robert Kane, renowned expert on aging, never stopped pushing for change
Dr. Robert Kane spent his life studying aging and railing against nursing homes, burdensome regulations and a long-term care system that too often fails to…
Retired teacher mixes art, math skills to create color shade garden in Ramsey
More than 120 varieties of hosta provide a backdrop for brightly colored cultivars and creative hardscapes.
Lifetouch adjusting its lens to the digital age
Executives at Lifetouch Inc. like to describe their $1.5 billion company as the best-kept secret in the Twin Cities. To millions of parents and students, however, the brand is a household name.
Taxidermist's robotic deer used to nab poachers
Taxidermist tinkerer builds lifelike robotics used by game wardens across North America.
Companies turn to 'reverse mentoring' to tap millennials' knowledge
Programs help meet business goals and keep employees.
Viewpoint: Helping companies resolve clashes among generations
Debra Arbit describes herself and her small staff at BridgeWorks as generational junkies. “We eat, sleep, live, breathe the generational topic 24 hours a day,”…
Simon & Schuster to market Hazelden books
The agreement, which begins on Jan. 1, is an attempt by the Center City-based Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to get its print and digital books into the hands of more consumers.
Minneapolis data start-up Sport Ngin is acquired by NBC Sports
Minneapolis sports data start-up has grown quickly in 8 years
St. Jude to pay $39.25 million to investors over faulty leads
Class-action had accused company of misleading shareholders about problems with defibrillator leads.
Minnesota a national leader in telecommuting trend
Growing numbers of Minnesotans are working from home as technology makes telecommuting easier and employers realize that some workers are happier and more productive away…
Blue Cross to limit individual health insurance plans in Minn.
Blue Cross will take away flexible policies for those not on workplace plans.
Transparency and straight talk are not just buzzwords at top large companies
Whether it's working through a business setback or a strategy to keep top employees, communication is key for large firms.
Amazon opens tech office in downtown Minneapolis
The Seattle-based online giant said it will open a new technology development center in downtown Minneapolis and will hire about 100 software engineers and managers to fill it.
Ashley Furniture agrees to $1.75M fine for safety violations
Wisconsin firm and OSHA reach broad settlement after reports of serious injuries at several plants.
Stratasys CEO David Reis retiring
He will be replaced by Ilan Levin, the former president of Objet, the Rehovot, Israel-based firm that merged with Stratasys.
Manufacturing in Minnesota is slowly picking up
Surveys showed growth across the Midwest and the nation.
ShoreSox puts a sock in soil erosion
Minnetonka-based ShoreSox says it has an environmentally friendly way to stabilize shorelines of lakes and rivers.
How psychology, history is used to help ultrarich retain fortunes
In a new approach, financial firms are digging into genealogy records and pulling out the therapy couch to help families avoid frittering away their fortunes.
Even with gains and losses, state's business climate has remained remarkably resilient
With 25 years of gains and losses, Minnesota's economic climate has stayed strong, thanks to the state's unique business culture.
Minnesota businessman, civic leader Wheelock Whitney dies at 89
Whitney left investment banking to teach and played a big role in Minnesota pro sports.
Obituary: Artist Bob Johnson changed local outdoor advertising with his Ewald Bros' cows
You might say that Bob Johnson was a mooover and a shaker. In a career that spanned more than 60 years, Johnson created scores of…
Mother's Day: Yes, it's still about the flowers
Americans will spend $2.4B, and Edina's Artistic Floral is ready
U nursing school is studying the effectiveness of Healthsense monitors
U nursing school is studying the effectiveness of Healthsense monitors with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Carlson Wagonlit moves forward under new leadership
The travel management division, now Carlson Cos.' sole corporate business, is moving forward under a new chief executive.
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