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In Rochester’s booming downtown, storefronts sit empty — but not for the usual reasons
The city’s rapid growth has spurred outsized property values and increasing taxes, making it too expensive for some retailers. Building owners are responding.
November 22, 2025
Pessimism sets in for Minnesota factories as many fear stagnant growth
Annual manufacturing survey finds companies are worried about increased costs from new state family leave policy, health care and tariffs.
November 6, 2025
From MSP to Main Street, Minnesota businesses feeling shutdown's strain
Executives at large companies and small-business owners are facing troubles as Congress is stuck in a shutdown.
November 1, 2025
Minnesota Rusco’s demise came under private equity ownership
The company’s jingle touted being around “since 1955,” but the home renovation company was actually part of a network of parents and subsidiaries, starting with Dallas’ Renovo Home Partners and ending with New York’s BlackRock.
October 30, 2025
Caskets, hearses, blood-stained books the norm for owner of Other Skies Weird Fiction
Bookseller Josh Hames runs the West St. Paul bookstore that specializes in horror, sci-fi and fantasy reads.
October 30, 2025
Halloween businesses were worried, but now think last-minute spending surge will save them
Specter of inflation, tariffs not enough to dampen sales, which are predicted to break records for the season.
October 27, 2025
St. Paul businesses bank on Grand Avenue reopening
The normally busy thoroughfare between Fairview and Snelling avenues will open to drivers next week after six months of construction.
October 17, 2025
Minnesota AG goes after two contractors for alleged homeowner scams of $1.6M
Lawsuit outlines a history of fake documents and abandoned projects across the state.
October 16, 2025
Two Minnesota fishing businesses join forces to expand their specialties
Omnia will concentrate on its lakes database, while Thorne Bros. hopes to triple digital growth through the deal.
October 15, 2025
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Licensed Minnesota cannabis businesses run into roadblocks finding space to rent
Entrepreneurs face a “green tax” of high rents, wary landlords and zoning restrictions as they race to launch under new state licenses.
October 15, 2025
State regulators kick unauthorized health insurance provider from Minnesota market
The business allegedly sold deceptive insurance policies to about 1,700 residents, according to the state. One woman claimed she was stuck with almost $40,000 in medical bills.
October 14, 2025
Minnetonka footwear collaborates with Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ for new style
The Minneapolis company released a limited-edition line as a result of the partnership involving the final season of “Stranger Things.”
October 14, 2025
