'Star Wars' fans awaken to a galaxy of cool new toys
If "Star Wars" fans seem distracted today, you might chalk it up to "Force Friday." Major retailers kicked off sales of merchandise tied to "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at midnight. Here's your guide to the big toy bonanza.
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Southdale Medical Center in Edina nears finish for new addition, giant parking ramp
Southdale Medical Center's $34.7 million project comes as demand for medical office space remains high.
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'Star Wars' fans snap up new merchandise
Disney is unleashing its full marketing "Force" behind the launch of hundreds of toys and other items related to the film. Eager fans lined up outside of stores to get merchandise when it went on sale at midnight.
Business
Medtronic says it has added 300-plus jobs in Minnesota
The medical device company has pledged to add 1,000 jobs in Minnesota within five years.
Business
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General Mills sells iconic Green Giant vegetable businesses for $765M
B&G Foods, the New Jersey-based maker of Cream of Wheat, is paying $765 million for the vegetable business.
South Metro
Amazon finally rolls out Sunday delivery to Twin Cities
The new service is possible because the company's distribution center in Shakopee has opened.
Minneapolis
Taco Bell delivery service rolls out in Minneapolis today
Delivery through DoorDash began Thursday in Minneapolis, expands to St. Paul next week.
Minneapolis
Tech firms drive North Loop rent rates up 20 percent in two years
The tech industry has driven rental rates in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis up more than 20 percent in two years, putting it in the top-10 fastest growing tech submarkets in the U.S, a study published Monday found.
Variety
MSP to have luxury lounge for those flying any airline
The lounge at MSP will offer food, beverages, Wi-Fi and other comforts, and have an area where kids "can cut loose" — all for a fee.
Minneapolis
Railway standards may help homeless people find greenway shelter
An obscure standard set by railway engineers may be contributing to the number of homeless people choosing the Midtown Greenway.
Business
Some Cub Foods customers double charged by 'technical issue' Friday
Processing issues by vendor NCR caused the problems.
Politics
Audit of state's health-insurance bidding process is likely
Several state senators suggested such an audit earlier this week, and on Wednesday Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson formally requested one, saying she believes it will uphold the way her department conducted the bidding and chose the winners.
Business
Build-A-Bear Workshop finds sweet spot at Mall of America
The Minnesota store, unveiled Tuesday, is considered a revamped model for success.
Business
BTD Manufacturing buys Georgia-based Impulse Manufacturing
Acquisition lets the Otter Tail subsidiary expand into Georgia
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