General Mills profit falls 37%, big problems in Golden Valley – StarTribune
The plunging ruble is a big test for Putin (obviously) – WSJ
Irwin: Putin vs. the currency markets – NY Times
Russian turmoil spurs flight to safety – Reuters
A pessimist's guide to the world in 2015 – Bloomberg
PolyMet has now burned through $81 million – BusinessNorth
Minneapolis schools superintendent steps down abruptly – StarTribune
Wisconsin's call-in system for the jobless has big problems – Journal-Sentinel
Magnetation seeks $13m loan to fix site of newest plant – Duluth News Tribune
Enbridge leak in Upper Peninsula raises concerns about the straits – Detroit Free Press
Chinese developer plans 89-story riverfront tower in Chicago – Chicago Tribune
The year in Google searches – Google