Laura Day, right, recently retired as executive vice president of business for the Minnesota Twins. Her successor, Meka Morris, joined the club as chi

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

May 25
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.

Dramatic change can affect your life plans

May 27
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May 27
Think watching sports on TV is complicated? Buckle up for what's next

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
May 27
Muna Mohamed with her Kalsoni activewear line at the REI store in Roseville.

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
May 27
Gregg Obbink, a former engineer who designed satellites for NASA, turned to spirits after he retired. The master distiller has developed a way to spee

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
May 26

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
May 26
Bloomington’s zoning changes will again allow smaller homes on smaller lots, like the houses built after World War II.

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.
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Worker expectations change at Minnesota firms as pandemic retreats.
Politics
May 26
The bill would legalize the possession and use of marijuana for Minnesotans 21 and older. Here, Andrew “Reefer Man” Sumner smoked during Hash Bas

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
May 26
Miso Robotics’ signature product is Flippy, an autonomous robotic kitchen assistant that makes French fries and other fried items.

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
May 26
A mature marijuana plant.

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
May 26
Stratasys CEO Yoav Zeif in the company’s mobile showroom in Eden Prairie with the new MakerBot Method X machine. Zeif will lead the combined company

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
May 26

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
May 25
FILE - A road bisects a wetland on June 20, 2019, near Kulm, N.D. The Supreme Court has made it harder for the federal government to police water poll

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.
These are the top 50 public companies in Minnesota ranked by revenue
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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
May 25
Nancy Przymus, right, held a sign opposing the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, while at her side Blue Delliquanti held a sign supporting the plan, during a 2

Minneapolis City Council approves 2040 Comprehensive Plan zoning changes

Sweeping changes will take effect in July, though a legal challenge looms.
Rochester
May 25
Mayo Clinic officials are reiterating their plans to invest in 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
May 25
Renter Kiesha Steele attended a Minneapolis City Council meeting last spring to support a rent stabilization solution in the city.

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
May 25
Toni Kay Mangskau of Rochester and her partner George Romano. Mangskau has been a caregiver for family members and has lost pay without the option for

Minnesota's paid family and medical leave program becomes law

The benefit program and accompanying payroll tax won't start until 2026.
Business
May 25
Pride month merchandise displayed at the front of a Target store in Hackensack, N.J., on Wednesday.

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
May 25
Corn during harvest.

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.
The Louriston Dairy near Murdock, built and operated by Riverview LLP, is home to 9,500 cows, 40 times more than the average American dairy. The compa
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Coronavirus
May 25
Mason Nadolney got his second COVID-19 vaccine shot during a mobile vaccine event at Chanhassen High School in July.

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
May 25
Matt Varilek has been named the new commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Former SBA administrator will be Minnesota's next DEED commissioner

Matt Varilek is president of Initiative Foundation in Little Falls.
Business
May 25
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks with Essar Group executive Ravi Ruia after the hearing on Thursday.

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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