Minneapolis
Vikings offer to pay half of costs for new pedestrian bridge
The Met Council will vote on a proposal that caps team's share of pedestrian bridge at $3.5M.
Business
Electrolux CEO seeks to rescue GE deal
The Justice Department sued to stop the purchase of the appliance business.
Business
Business
Unpaid internships win court challenge
A court says companies need not pay for work that develops skills.
Business
Milk production at record levels
Prices are down 39 percent from February 2014 high.
Business
CoCo to open co-working space in northeast Minneapolis
Its fourth location will be in the Van Buren building this month.
Business
Centene to buy Health Net for $6.3B
Deal adds to expected round of mergers by health care insurers.
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.
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