Minneapolis
July 31, 2015
303 Thomas Ave. N., where the the Fruen Mill is located. Photographed in Minneapolis, Minn. on Thursday July 30, 2015. ] RACHEL WOOLF · rachel.wo

Developers buy troubled Fruen Mill and plan a makeover

Fruen Mill, longtime haunt of trespassers, may get retail, dining, housing.
West Metro
July 31, 2015
FILE - This June 30, 2014, file photo shows customers walking into a Hobby Lobby store in Oklahoma City. There may be more to that "we the people" not

Hobby Lobby opens store in Maple Grove

Business
July 31, 2015

Task force to review MinnesotaCare, MNsure takes shape

The group is expected to recommend changes to Minnesota's public health programs by Jan. 15.
Business
July 31, 2015
Rhett Peters takes samples of soy milk containers at the SunOpta plant, which produces aseptic, shelf-stable beverages, in Alexandria on Wednesday, Ju

SunOpta buys fruit processor Sunrise Growers for $450 million

The deal is the latest by the fast-growing food company that has a sizable Minnesota operation.
Business
July 31, 2015

Co-ops in southern Minnesota complete deal to acquire investor-owned utility

Business
July 31, 2015
Cargill lobbyist Devry Boughner, the company’s point person on free trade. She’s currently working Congress, the

Cargill's Black River closes four hedge funds

Black River, based in Hopkins, will pay out about $1 billion of the more than $7 billion it has under management to investors, including Cargill.
Business
July 31, 2015

Local company news roundup

Business
July 31, 2015

As cyberattacks mount, Pentagon looks for ways to retaliate

Plans for "cyber deterrence" aim to develop an ability for retaliation so overwhelming that it would prevent an adversary from attempting to breach federal computer networks.
Variety
July 31, 2015

Renting and the Law: Roommate's friend has overstayed his welcome

July 31, 2015

NY village makes ransom payments to keep computers running

A village in central New York made ransom payments of $300 and $500 last year to keep its computers running after two official-looking emails released malware throughout its system, state auditors said.
North Metro
July 30, 2015
Tri-Land Properties

Hot Property: Oak Park Plaza renovation in Blaine

Business
July 30, 2015

Abbott Laboratories to buy Roseville-based Tendyne for $250 million

The $250 million deal is for a Roseville company that makes a heart valve replacement.
Business
July 30, 2015

Best Buy's online site becomes outlet for holders of American Express reward cards

Items on Best Buy's website can now be paid for with rewards points stacked up in American Express.
Business
July 30, 2015

Stratasys posts $23 million loss for second quarter

The maker of 3-D printers withdrew its full-year forecast; stock fell 10.5%.
Business
July 30, 2015
Six more pumping stations like this one will be added to Line 4 of the Minnesota Pipe Line Co. system that carries oil on a 24-inch-diameter pipe from

Crude oil pipeline serving Twin Cities refineries to get $125M upgrade

The construction, to begin next year, doesn't require laying new pipe, and won't significantly increase the overall flow of crude oil from a terminal in Clearbrook, Minn.
Business
July 30, 2015
Business
July 30, 2015
Xcel Energy's second-quarter results were flat, as good weather in its service area created no major changes in supply and demand.

CEO of Xcel Energy says the utility supports large-scale solar projects

CEO Fowke said it's more cost-effective than smaller projects.
Business
July 30, 2015

Former CEO of Voyager Bank pleads guilty to obstructing investigation

Timothy P. Owens admitted to giving false statements during investigations at Voyager Bank.
Minneapolis
July 30, 2015

The Velo, Minneapolis luxury apartment site, sells for $300,000 per unit

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