Suit by fired Abbott Labs sales rep claims gender, age discrimination
Abbott Labs denies the claims, laid out in a lawsuit that alleged multiple instances of favoritism toward younger and less-experienced men in the sales of medical devices.
Bright Health's revenue jumps to $1.1B in first quarterly report as public company
The health insurer, which this summer issued the state's largest-ever initial public offering of stock, posted a loss of $43.7 million for the second quarter.
JPMorgan Chase CEO says rise in COVID-19 cases won't derail economic recovery
Jamie Dimon was in Minneapolis Monday. The nation's largest bank has been rapidly expanding in the Twin Cities after opening its first branch here in 2019.
Minnesota's Farmfest back after a year off
The yearly farm show in southwestern Minnesota starts Tuesday after a year off
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Minnesota Human Rights Department finds St. Paul dentist engaged in age discrimination
Natural Dental owner denies charges, agrees to pay fired business manager $54,000 and take steps to prevent further issues.
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Minnesotans plan to spend more on back to school than national average
A Deloitte survey found that parents in the state will spend $682 per child, 16% more than the national average. There is an emphasis on electronics because while most kids are heading back to the classroom, parents are planning just in case.
No one thought farmers could work together — then came Land O'Lakes
CEO Beth Ford continues to chart new paths for the 100-year old cooperative, which took its name from a stick of butter.
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Diversity goals rarely met on Minn. construction projects
In dozens of instances over the past two years, companies contracting with the state did not employ a single woman or person of color as part of their construction team.
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Alexander: Why a PC may slow down if a Windows 10 update is pending
The download process may affect other operations on a computer.
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Going public through an SPAC has advantages
A special-purpose acquisition company already has gone through the regulatory hurdles, and going public through the SPAC could increase a company's sale price.
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Former MinuteClinic principals open walk-in clinic in Minneapolis, plan 3 more this year
The Good Clinic, a subsidiary of Mitesco in Minnetonka, plans to open 50 primary-care clinics nationally over three years.
Business
Impact of giving drew George Family Foundation president to philanthropy
Sean Malone, the new president, will help the foundation support community-building opportunities.
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Minnesota pro sports teams switched playbook on sponsorships because of pandemic
The teams had to become creative and find more ways to connect their sponsor to fans through digital means, and some of those ideas will stick even as stadiums fill with fans again.
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More restaurants use QR codes, which worries privacy experts
When people enter Teeth, a bar in San Francisco's Mission district, the bouncer gives them options. They can order food and drinks at the bar,…
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Minnesota's top 50 public companies ranked by revenue – with No. 1 hitting $257 billion
Revenue for the companies on the Star Tribune 50 list as a whole increased 5.5% to a cumulative $621.8 billion.
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How students helped change a state law that barred them from receiving unemployment benefits
A diverse coalition of students spent more than a year making their case to legislators, elected officials and the media
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Moratorium on utility disconnections ends Monday, as past-due bills accumulate
For Xcel, the average past-due amount in June was more than $500. The utility, along with others in the state, is trying to connect customers with assistance.
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Bell Mortgage's retired owner remembers his roots, steps up focus on homelessness and needy kids
Gary Kirt, son of the working class, bought his first house for $6,500 when he was in high school.
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No St. Cloud connecting flights to MSP? Think again
New Landline service offers shuttle connection with Sun Country
Business
One thing's for sure: Not everyone wants to go back to the office
Managers will need to figure out what each worker will need to be more efficient.
Business
Levin: Ask questions in a different way to zero in on financial motivations (and others)
To understand yourself, sometimes you might need to make an Opposite Day.
We've created a new destination for everything agriculture in Minnesota and around the country.
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Shopping for new flooring takes research, and a knack for sorting many options
For home remodelers, the first choice in flooring is about materials. Then comes color, finish and a lot more.
Business
Weston: We deserve a better credit reporting system
The credit reporting system has improved, but there are changes that still need to be made — and Congress may need to do it.
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Schafer: The maze to get down payment assistance must be simplified
The gap in homeownership in Minnesota could be narrowed, maybe significantly, if these programs were made more simple and uniform.
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