Business
June 3, 2015

Bird flu is 'calamity' for state, Minnesotans tell Congress

June 2, 2015
Kelly Krodel, right, has lived symptom-free with Hepatitis C for decades, and was excited when she learned of a drug that could eliminate the virus be

As Minnesota insurers limit access to hepatitis C drugs, patients chafe

Patients see hope in a new drug, but at $1,000 a pill, health insurers are limiting use.
Business
June 2, 2015

Ethanol industry lashes out at EPA's proposed blending levels for biofuels

But the federal agency pushes back, saying the industry's rhetoric don't match the reality of the fuel market.
Business
June 2, 2015

Ethanol industry lashes out at EPA's proposed blending levels for biofuels

But the federal agency pushes back, saying the industry's rhetoric doesn't match reality.
Business
June 2, 2015
Medtronic's Chinese headquarters in Shanghai.

Strong dollar hurting Medtronic's growth

The medical device maker adjusted its prior-year results to make it easier for investors to understand its performance with the acquisition of Covidien.
Business
June 2, 2015
Facebook employees visit the company's nine-acre green roof at their new building in Menlo Park, Calif., on May 22, 2015. The green roof contains a ha

Across from Facebook's headquarters, a new building with a rooftop retreat

A nine-acre green roof across the street from headquarters is a place to unwind, and collaborate.
Business
June 2, 2015

Alexander: A puzzle in iTunes causes users to lose connections

Celebrities
June 2, 2015
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings

Netflix CEO says 'No advertising coming ... period,' despite rumors

The post came after reports surfaced that Netflix has begun experimenting with ads before shows, but they are not ads in the traditional sense.
Business
June 2, 2015
CHS headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, Minn.

Minnesota-based cooperative CHS buys an Illinois ethanol plant

It is the second ethanol plant the Minnesota farmer-owned co-op has purchased in a year.
Local
June 1, 2015

Star Tribune will start printing USA Today

Gannett is closing its Maple Grove plant.
Business
June 1, 2015
Marketing production artist Jeff Carpenter wears the company logo hat Code 42 proudly.

Minneapolis software firm Code42 looks for new CEO

Co-founder Matthew Dornquast is stepping down.
Business
June 1, 2015

Mayo didn't deliver 'original work,' lawsuit alleges

Lawsuit alleges fraud, breach of contract.
Business
June 1, 2015
Medtronic chief executive Omar Ishrak spoke at a shareholders gathering at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis on Jan. 6, 2015.

Medtronic hints at future strategy: emerging markets and more acquisitions

The company is expected to talk about its outlook for the year as it announces results Tuesday.
Business
June 1, 2015
Manufacturing growth slowed in the Midwest and Minnesota last month.

Manufacturing growth slows in Midwest, including Minnesota

Report shows agriculture and energy sectors pull back
Business
June 1, 2015
In this photo taken Tuesday, April 5, 2011, a clerk holds up a bundle of 100 yuan notes at a bank in Beijing, China. China's foreign reserves, by far

Global newsbriefs from the Economist

Business
June 1, 2015
A man casts his vote in Ethiopia's general election in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sunday, May 24, 2015. Ethiopians voted Sunday in national and regional e

Ethiopia, seeing China as role model for development, stumbles with reform

The second-most-populous country in Africa reached the stage where growth can be fed only if the elite allow more into the circle.
Business
June 1, 2015
Target offers free shipping on online orders this week

Target offers free shipping on online orders this week

Target is offering free shipping on all orders in a holiday-like promotion this week as it looks to boost its online prowess.
Business
June 1, 2015

Ask Matt: Got any summer job advice for students?

Business
June 1, 2015
CEO Frank Altman of Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF). ORG XMIT: CRF USA

Community Reinvestment Fund gets boost from Goldman capital

Business
June 1, 2015

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