Business
Flashy sales events are fine, but Target improves from many small moves
Quarterly profit rose more than expected after new CEO Cornell's plan to re-emphasize cheap-chic products paid off.
Business
Janitors for Macy's, Herbergers in Twin Cities sue over alleged abuses
Employees are accusing Capital Building Services Group of unpaid wages and other labor violations.
Business
U.S. government wants $335,000 turned over to receiver in Tom Petters case
Faegre Baker Daniels did not disclose some assets given by co-conspirator Frank Vennes Jr.
Business
Hormel CEO sees fall as 'wild card' because of bird flu
Hormel's other businesses, from bacon to muscle milk, are performing well and its latest profit rose solidly.
National
U.S. House ag panel votes to repeal beef, pork, poultry labeling rules
The U.S. requirement to disclose country of origin ran afoul of the World Trade Organization.
Business
Imation shareholders shake up board
The Clinton Group won three of embattled firm's board seats, including the one currently held by the company's CEO.
Business
Business
Did you notice holes in Target's shoe department in recent months?
Target said it had light inventories in shoes in first quarter as result of the West Coast port delays
Business
Airline shares plunge after Southwest announces capacity expansion
Plans by Southwest Airlines to expand its capacity raised the question of whether the airline industry's focus is shifting to size rather than profit.
Minneapolis
Third company looks to join Minneapolis cable market
US Internet announced Wednesday that it will seek a cable franchise from the city, days after the council granted one to CenturyLink.
Minneapolis
With Nicollet Mall plans and funding finalized, work starts next month
Special tax assessments were sticker shock for some, but no major challenges were raised.
East Metro
The Hartford to close Woodbury mutual fund operations
Move of mutual fund offices affects about 190 employees.
Politics
Lawmakers approve $4 million loan to Cirrus Aircraft for jet factory in Duluth
The loan will be forgiven if the plane manufacturer meets certain goals set by the state.
Politics
New Minnesota law beefs up buffers along waterways
Both houses passed it, but the final funding is not yet a done deal.
South Metro
Amazon won't pursue $1.2M in tax incentives in Shakopee
Amazon has decided to forgo $1.2 million in tax incentives in Shakopee so that money can be funneled instead toward higher-than-expected costs for road improvements near its proposed distribution center.
Politics
Big industry, utilities win on energy legislation in Minnesota
But small-scale solar power generators face fees from municipal and cooperative utilities.
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