3M ordered to pay $110 million in latest earplug suit
A Florida jury's $110 million verdict against 3M over the Maplewood-based company's allegedly defective earplugs is twice as large as all other related earplug verdicts combined.
State car repair grants available to help low-income workers get to jobs
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced $475,000 in Getting to Work grants.
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Exurbs rise to the top in ranking of Twin Cities area's hottest housing markets
Space and lower prices helped cities on the edge climb to the top of the Star Tribune's latest Hot Housing Index. More on the hot Twin Cities market coming Sunday.
St. Paul
Lee Krueger to step down as St. Paul Port Authority president
As president of the agency, Krueger led significant development projects in the capital city.
6 people charged in organized ambush thefts from Twin Cities stores during Black Friday
The thefts "by an organized group shocked those who witnessed it first-hand as well as the retail community and law-abiding shoppers," said Ramsey County Attorney John Choi.
Inspired
Dirty jobs: Moorhead's Noreen Thomas wins a prize to turn food waste into fertilizer
Two-year grant will address local food waste
Business
Wages rise at fastest pace since 2002 as inflation continues to run hot
Price gains are chipping away at consumer confidence.
Coronavirus
What you need to know about COVID variants, Minnesota mask requirements and more
Advice is evolving along with the coronavirus. Here's the latest from staff and news service reports.
Business
Is your company on the list of Minnesota's 2021 Top Workplaces?
Worker expectations change at Minnesota firms as pandemic retreats.
Local
New Yorker sentenced in stock scheme that forced Breezy Point council member to resign
The defendants issued false press releases and business filings designed to pump up hijacked companies' stock prices, then sold their holdings at fraudulently inflated prices.
Variety
Minnesota-made blankets to cheer on U.S. Olympians
The Team USA Blanket Collection is designed and made in Minnesota by Faribault Woolen Mill.
Minneapolis
Union locals, Hennepin County reach deal to avert strike
Union members to start voting on the proposal on Wednesday.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis city funding solidifies plan for $50M Lake St. affordable housing
The city announced $15.7 million in funding for 10 projects in areas affected by the riots following the police killing of George Floyd.
Minneapolis
Brooks: Downtown boosters work on 'Reanimating Minneapolis'
Downtown Minneapolis shifts from trying to get through COVID to learning to live with it
Local
Last eligible Minnesota city signs on to $300M opioid settlement
Holdout city Burnsville opted into the settlement one day before the deadline.
Business
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.
Business
Court backs DNR in axing leases for beleaguered Nashwauk iron ore project
Judge rules state acted properly after Mesabi Metallics failed to put up $200 million by May 2021 deadline
More passengers returned to MSP in 2021, though not yet at pre-pandemic levels
Air travel appears to be trending strongly so far this year.
Duluth
University of Minnesota plans academic building in Duluth's medical district
A fall 2025 opening is the goal.
Business
As omicron surged, Minnesotans adjusted quickly, kept going out
Crowds didn't shrink at public events as much, and businesses didn't see as much of a drop as in previous COVID-19 waves.
Business
Ameriprise is ready for rising interest rates
Ameriprise's adjusted operating earnings in the fourth quarter rose to a record $6.15 a share.
Coronavirus
Free N95 masks from government trickling in across Minnesota
Pharmacies say high-filtration face coverings are starting to arrive with more expected in Minnesota as soon as today.
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Business
Xcel fourth-quarter profits up 7%, mostly on tax benefits
Minnesota's largest utility company closed 2021 by meeting profit forecasts for 17th straight year.
Minneapolis
Restaurant owners, Mpls. face off over vaccine mandate
The case is raising questions about how much authority the city has to enact emergency measures during the pandemic. The judge presiding over the case didn't issue a ruling Wednesday but promised to do so "as soon as I can."
Local
State announces Friday deadline for rental assistance applications
Officials say Minnesota is running out of federal funds for the program.
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