Stage & Arts
June 1, 2015
David Bradberry and Sheila Wagner hung China With Love by Tom Garrett '79 for the MCAD auction.

Adding Christie's brings buzz to MCAD auction, local art scene

The spotlight coming with the partnership with the world renowned auction house energizes artists and art enthusiasts.
Business
May 31, 2015

Gallery: Department 56

Department 56, the maker of those snow villages and originator of Snow babies, was riding high a decade ago. But then it went through a bankruptcy and was bought twice. Still, the Eden Prairie-based company is still kicking and trying to make a comeback.
Business
May 31, 2015
The Wells Fargo employees are Tommy Redae (seated, left), Ursula McNeal (standing) , Jonathan Meachum (standing) and Choua Lo, (seated, right).

Wells Fargo clicks when it comes to diversity in hiring

Business
May 31, 2015
Business
May 31, 2015
In this May 4, 2015 photo, Mark Hirsch, owner of Creative Worx, left, and Dan Bloom, owner of Slope, pose for photos in the offices of Microsoft Ventu

Love not war wins for small businesses and large companies

Big companies are reaching out to smaller firms in programs aimed at sharing expertise, insights.
Business
May 31, 2015

How to take a risk effectively

Business
May 31, 2015

To improve your writing, set goals and take the first step right away

Business
May 31, 2015

Coach's Corner: What to do when team doesn't take to your leadership

Business
May 31, 2015

Outside Consultant: Four key elements to taking your business national

Business
May 31, 2015

Movers and Shakers: Lisa Olson, Regulatory and Clinical Research Institute

Business
May 31, 2015

Small business calendar

Business
May 31, 2015

Recent bankruptcy filings in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Business
May 31, 2015
David Bates of New Orleans gets the crowd jumping while holding hands with Beth Schaffer, a crew member from Charleston, S.C., and Ashona Osborne of P

City law-making makes compliance a big challenge for employers

Business
May 31, 2015

Allstate considers Google's data selling model

Allstate considers selling data on driving behavior to bring in more revenue.
Business
May 31, 2015
At Department 56 offices in Eden Prairie, this is one of the Christmas season offerings.

A new generation of collectors helping Department 56 stage second act

Business
May 30, 2015
A sign at a Lunds & Byerlys store explained to shoppers the shortage of eggs, which is attributed to bird flu. The outbreak has ravaged flocks across

Egg shortage from bird flu trickling down to consumers

Business
May 30, 2015
Old and outdated equipment at the plant will be replaced. Richard Smothers has to tie off areas so supplies can be lifted by crane to the upper floors

Farmer-owners of Minn. ethanol plant double down on investment

Farmers who own the Corn Plus ethanol plant in southern Minnesota refused to sell it — and are reinvesting so it can compete
Business
May 30, 2015

Ethanol plant revival

Local farmers who built one of Minnesota's original ethanol plants have decided they won't sell the aging facility, and have put their own money, and some new managers, to work making it more efficient.

Business

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