Politics
Dayton appoints two to MNsure board of directors
They will represent the interests of consumers and small businesses.
National
Embassy reopening could help efforts to end Cuban trade embargo
Cargill, Klobuchar are among Minnesota leaders pushing for an end to trade embargo, new markets for local goods.
Business
Donaldson Co. acquires Missouri maker of industrial filter bags
The acquisition will add $6 million to $8 million in annual revenue.
Business
Incoming CEO at J.C. Penney found American dream
Marvin Ellison has worked hard to succeed, and always asks for input.
South Metro
Inver Grove Heights man sentenced to federal prison for selling fake sports apparel
Brian Todd Gore sold counterfeit apparel that he ordered from Chinese suppliers.
Business
Best Buy rolls out mini-shops for Samsung appliances
It will add roughly 200 mini-shops within stores to sell the South Korean firm's appliances.
Celebrities
Actor Josh Hartnett's Minneapolis house sells for $2.3M
The house on Lake of the Isles in south Minneapolis was listed for $2.395 million
Business
My Job: Christina Schletty, aesthetician
Christina Schletty is a wax specialist at European Wax Center in Minneapolis.
Politics
![PCA Sadie Hawkins (left) works with Patty Swanson at her apartment in Forest Lake. ] The years-long battle to unionize home health care workers culmin](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/A5VJW3OAANM76VNCDALKBDIBBE.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
SEIU contract kicks in for 27,000 home care aides
The contract still being fought over in court will guarantee a wage floor of $10.75 per hour, paid time off, a new grievance process and a training program.
Business
Business
Land O'Lakes Inc. crops division merging with Iowa-based United Suppliers
It joins with Iowa-based United Suppliers as part of a two-stage process.
Business
Pentair shares jump on news that Trian Fund has targeted stock
The activist investor is encouraging more acquisitions.
Business
Soybeans planted on record acreage this year in Minnesota
Farmer interest in corn remains steady in 2015, but soybean planting gets a boost
Business
ConAgra plans to divest private brands
Company has struggled with slumping sales after 2013 acquisition of Ralcorp.
Minneapolis
Judge grants condemnation for Graco easement
Action would allow construction oflong-sought East Bank Trail
Business
Parents favor daughters over sons when dollars are short
In tough economic times, parents financially favor daughters over sons, according to researchers at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and Rutgers Business School.
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