Ramstad: Meet two of the women helping lead Twins through eras of change
Leadership on the revenue side of the Twins passed from one pioneering executive to another.
Boston Scientific pins growth on success of Minnesota-made heart device
The Watchman device, which was developed in the Twin Cities, has been a breakout success. The Massachusetts-based company's growth hinges on its continued rise.
Entertainment
Think watching sports on TV is complicated? Buckle up for what's next
"Turning on the game" used to be one of the easiest chores a sports fan could do. Soon you'll wish you had an engineering degree. Change is coming even faster now — potentially big, and potentially as soon as Wednesday.
Local
Basketball led Muna Mohamed to create activewear for Muslim women and girls
American lifestyles make it harder for East African women to stay fit, she said.
St. Cloud
New St. Joseph, Minn., distillery engineers a faster aging process for whiskey
Master distiller Gregg Obbink went from working on NASA spacecraft to building his own equipment for rapid-aged whiskey.
Video
President Biden on debt talks: 'I'm very optimistic'
President Joe Biden said a deal to resolve the government's debt ceiling crisis seemed "very close" late Friday, even as the deadline for a potentially catastrophic default was pushed back.
West Metro
Bloomington approves controversial zoning changes to allow smaller lots
Measures aimed at more affordable new homes passed after months of debate, while in Richfield the city is pushing duplexes in redevelopment.
Business
Is your company on the list of Minnesota's 2022 Top Workplaces?
Worker expectations change at Minnesota firms as pandemic retreats.
Politics
What you need to know about marijuana legalization bill
Minnesota will become the 23rd state to legalize recreational cannabis. Here's a detailed look at what the bill would allow — and what it wouldn't.
Business
With fast-food labor crunch, Ecolab invests in firm that makes restaurant robots
Miso Robotics makes products that do the most repetitive tasks in restaurant kitchens, such as making French fries and filling drinks.
Local
Send us your questions about the future of marijuana in Minnesota
How is the new THC law working out? What's the deal with all these new products? We want to know what's on your mind.
Business
Stratasys makes $1.8B stock deal to acquire Massachusetts-based 3-D printer company
Stratasys, jointly based in Eden Prairie and Israel, says the merger will increase the growth trajectory for both companies.
Business
Former Medtronic employee's device aims to relieve snoring and sleep apnea
Biomedical engineer Anders Olmanson left his job at Medtronic to develop this straw-nozzle technology.
Local
Supreme Court ruling eliminates protections from vast areas of wetlands
Environmentalist groups denounce "devastating" ruling; state regulators say Minnesota's expansive wetlands protections will blunt the impact.
Business
These are the top 50 public companies in Minnesota ranked by revenue
The top five companies on the Star Tribune 50 each had double-digit revenue gains in 2021. The group as a whole has grown as well. The addition of new companies over the past few years have helped raised the floor from $88.3 million in 2018 to $233.4 million this year.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council approves 2040 Comprehensive Plan zoning changes
Sweeping changes will take effect in July, though a legal challenge looms.
Rochester
Mayo Clinic to 'transform health care' with Rochester investments
Medical giant is working out next steps for a "multi-year strategic initiative," though details were scarce.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council moves ahead on rent control — and Mayor Jacob Frey says he'll veto it
The 7-5 council vote was a victory for backers of strict rent control, but much remains to be done before such a policy is enacted.
Politics
Minnesota's paid family and medical leave program becomes law
The benefit program and accompanying payroll tax won't start until 2026.
Business
Target's CEO slams 'gut-wrenching' threats that led to pulling some Pride products
The Minneapolis-based retailer won't specify which items it removed, but it appears most were apparel and accessories from a single designer.
Agriculture
Second Minnesota farmer pleads guilty to role in organic grain fraud scheme
Nephew of the Cottonwood County farmer who pleaded guilty to wire fraud earlier this month told a federal judge Thursday he lied on a crop insurance application.
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Coronavirus
What to know about COVID omicron variant, Minnesota testing, vaccines
Expert advice on masking, testing, vaccines and boosters is evolving along with coronavirus variants. Here's the latest from Minnesota and the CDC.
Business
Former SBA administrator will be Minnesota's next DEED commissioner
Matt Varilek is president of Initiative Foundation in Little Falls.
Business
Minnesota awards Nashwauk mineral leases to Cleveland-Cliffs
The Department of Natural Resources had canceled Mesabi Metallics' rights to the leases in Nashwauk after the company failed to meet requirements.
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