Business
August 29, 2015

Schafer: New Orleans needed healing, not fixing

Business
August 28, 2015
In this Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 photo, the headquarters of Ucare is pictured in Minneapolis. After PreferredOne abruptly pulled out of MNsure, Minnes

UCare asks judge for spot in Minnesota's public health programs

Following arguments in court, a judge said he would rule by Sept. 4
Business
August 28, 2015

Regis shares dip as salon chain reports 4Q loss

Business
August 28, 2015
In this photo taken July 17, 2015, store manager Stephanie Hunt poses for photos with a pack of Marlboro cigarettes, an Altria brand, at a Smoker Frie

California wants to raise smoking age to 21

Pending legislation would also triple per-pack taxes.
Business
August 28, 2015

Home builders in the Twin Cities score an August uptick

Despite a recent spike in single-family construction, home building so far this year has been flat compared with last year
Minneapolis
August 28, 2015
Stadium worker died of head injuries, medical examiner says

Stadium worker died of head injuries, medical examiner says

The construction worker who fell from the roof of the new Vikings stadium died of blunt force injuries of the head, the medical examiner's office announced Friday.
West Metro
August 27, 2015

DLC plans luxury apartments for Edina

A Florida developer wants to make a small corner of Edina more pedestrian-friendly with its apartment proposal.
Business
August 27, 2015

Patterson Cos. first-quarter results miss Wall Street expectations

However, the stock price drops $3.09 on the results.
Business
August 27, 2015

B&G, maker of Cream of Wheat and snacks, leads prospective buyers for Green Giant

Several companies have approached General Mills since brand hit the market.
Business
August 27, 2015

40,000 will be dropped from state coverage

Officials say failure to provide information has led to the drops, which were expected.
Business
August 27, 2015
General Mills corporate headquarters in Golden Valley.

Real colors coming to artificial fruit snacks from General Mills

The company says it will be an easier change than taking artificial colors out of cereals.
Business
August 27, 2015
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Greatbatch buys Lake Region Medical in $1.7 billion deal

Greatbatch will acquire the company, if the deal is approved by regulators.
Business
August 27, 2015
St. Jude Medical, with its corporate headquarters in Little Canada, is the second-largest medical device maker based in the Twin Cities.

Abbott denies $25B takeover rumor for St. Jude Medical

For the second time in three years, the two companies were reported to be headed for a big-money merger.
Business
August 27, 2015

NLRB ruling could be boost for contract and franchise employees

Expansion of the NLRB's joint-employer standard a possible boon for unions.
West Metro
August 27, 2015
A Sun Country jet takes off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, as seen from Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

68% more passengers expected to use already strained MSP by 2035

But consultant says estimate of a 68% leap is overblown.
South Metro
August 27, 2015
Hot Property: Boulder Lakes Business Park in Eagan

Hot Property: Boulder Lakes Business Park in Eagan

Business
August 27, 2015
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Report: B&G Foods in the lead to buy General Mills' Green Giant

At least three offers have emerged for the Green Giant business of General Mills.
Business
August 27, 2015

Rival insurers oppose UCare's request to halt Medicaid, MinnesotaCare overhaul

Competitors warn of harm if a judge halts new state health contracts.

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