National
Overtime plan is latest battle in debate over economic fairness
President Obama will visit La Crosse, Wis., today to make the case that the federal government should require employers to pay overtime to all salaried workers who earn less than $50,000 per year.
Business
Blu Dot will open its first outlet store July 18 in Minneapolis
Blu Dot will open its first outlet store July 18 in Minneapolis
Business
UnitedHealth latest to register under Delaware's corporate law
UnitedHealth now 7th of Minnesota's 10 largest public companies to change its state of incorporation to Delaware.
Local
Minn. AG sues Florida firm over promises of student debt 'forgiveness'
Attorney general says Florida company charged high fees to file applications that were free.
Business
Government programs drove insurer earnings
An analyst report says income was up in 2014 for Medicaid and Medicare health plans in state.
Business
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Strong truck demand drives price increases at Ford, GM
GM and Ford customers can expect to pay more for popular models.
Business
Ace Ltd. to buy Chubb Corp. for $28.3 billion
The deal will add to the Zurich-based insurer's high-end market.
Business
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General Mills shifts resources away from Green Giant
The fourth quarter capped a fiscal year in which General Mills — like packaged food makers generally — slogged through with a mediocre U.S. performance.
Business
Patterson sells medical unit for $715M
The sale will help pay for a purchase of a company that doubled its animal health operations.
Business
Cargill selling pork unit to JBS USA Pork
The deal, subject to regulatory approval, is worth $1.45 billion.
Business
Manufacturing growth picks up in Minnesota in June, report says
Signs are good for more growth in the fourth quarter.
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
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