Business
July 3, 2015

Health insurance companies seek big rate increases for 2016

Variety
July 3, 2015
Home plan for 070515: Old World European for today

Home plan: Old World European for today

This French Country-style home's mix of materials — stone, shingle and traditional siding — with interesting rooflines will draw eyes to the exterior.
Variety
July 3, 2015

Renting and the Law: Tenants question cost to replace 'new' carpet

Minneapolis
July 3, 2015
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Minneapolis Armory sold with plans to make it events venue

The Minneapolis Armory has a new owner who plans to turn it into an entertainment venue. The historic building has been a parking garage for more than 15 years, disappointing preservationists who saved it from being torn down.
Minneapolis
July 2, 2015
This rendering goes with BRIDGE042515 pedestrian bridge new vikings stadium.

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
July 2, 2015
Electrolux CEO Keith McLoughlin to vigorously contest DOJ opposition of GE Appliances acquisition; "Deal accelerates consumer innovation, choices," sa

Electrolux CEO seeks to rescue GE deal

The Justice Department sued to stop the purchase of the appliance business.
Business
July 2, 2015

Unpaid internships win court challenge

A court says companies need not pay for work that develops skills.
Business
July 2, 2015

Milk production at record levels

Prices are down 39 percent from February 2014 high.
Business
July 2, 2015

CoCo to open co-working space in northeast Minneapolis

Its fourth location will be in the Van Buren building this month.
Business
July 2, 2015

Centene to buy Health Net for $6.3B

Deal adds to expected round of mergers by health care insurers.
East Metro
July 2, 2015
Ray Foley, left, with Jack Benny..

Ad man and former North Oaks Mayor Ray Foley dies

National
July 2, 2015
Owner Ryan Rosenthal works 60 hours a week at his Minneapolis shop, Simpls. He says paying overtime is "a dilemma."

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
July 2, 2015

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
July 2, 2015

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
July 1, 2015

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
July 1, 2015

Government programs drove insurer earnings

An analyst report says income was up in 2014 for Medicaid and Medicare health plans in state.
Business
July 1, 2015
A local Ford dealership keeps a lot full of Ford F-15 trucks on the lot. ] (ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIBUNE) ELIZABETH FLORES • eflores@startribu

Strong truck demand drives price increases at Ford, GM

GM and Ford customers can expect to pay more for popular models.
Business
July 1, 2015

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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