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Minnesota AG sues Savers thrift store chain over charity claims
Attorney General Lori Swanson said the for-profit retailer makes misleading claims about how much donated clothes and merchandise benefits charities.
Minneapolis
Developer considers condos, vertical parking system near new stadium ramp
Ryan Cos. is now considering building condos and an automated parking system, rarely seen in Middle America, on a previously contentious thin parcel abutting the Viking Stadium parking ramp.Automated parking systems are vertical solutions for small spaces. The system relies on elevators, lifts or conveyor belts to mechanically park vehicles in stalls stacked one top of one another.The narrow strip of land where Ryan is considering using the concept was the source of an unexpected fight for development rights between the Minneapolis-based firm and the Minnesota Vikings last fall. The key site is located between Park and Chicago avenues just across 4th Street from the light-rail stop and kitty-corner from the new Vikings Stadium.
West Metro
Grand hotels are making a mini-comeback on Lake Minnetonka
Projects on Lake Minnetonka expected to be approved soon in Wayzata and Excelsior.
Local
Twin Cities police, retailers join to fight organized retail crime
The new Twin Cities Organized Retail Crime Association shares information, alerts.
Business
Smartphones, TVs push Best Buy to better-than-expected profit
Strong sales of TVs, appliances and smartphones drove Best Buy Co. to better-than-expected results in its first quarter, offsetting slower sales of computers and tablets.
Business
Off-peak power rates for plug-in vehicle charging get regulators' OK
The new rates, which take effect in about two months at Xcel Energy Inc. and two other utilities, could shave 40 percent or more off the cost.
Local
Bird flu threat eases, but layoffs hit big Minn. farm
State officials say the worst may be over for this season, but the ripple effects remain.
Business
Minnesota added 7,400 jobs in April, led by construction
Unemployment fell to 3.7 percent and labor participation is at the highest level since 2011.
Business
Toro's 2nd-quarter results beat expectations
Lawn mower maker credits good spring weather, bigger retail presence and new products.
Business
Patterson reports solid fourth quarter earnings
The company's results met expectations and were driven by double-digit sales of dental supplies.
Business
Tria Orthopaedic Center names New York surgeon as new CEO
Tria's announcement comes as orthopedic groups invest in new facilities across the Twin Cities.
Business
Comcast plans higher-speed Internet service in Twin Cities
Comcast said Thursday it will roll out several higher-speed Internet options to more than 600,000 homes in the Twin Cities this year.
National
Sweeping trade bill passes key Senate vote
Klobuchar, Franken continue to oppose the measure; measure to stop debate and allow a final vote passes 62-38
Business
North Loop landlord runs his building on a handshake
In a corner of the rapidly developing North Loop, Chuck Gross runs his Savoie Building the old-fashioned way.
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