West Metro
September 5, 2015
Jeremiah Whitten briefly lost his state health coverage in August. He takes 25 pills daily after a bone marrow transplant.

Needy have to scramble after Minn. cancels health benefits

The state determined that 40,000 low-income Minnesotans would be dropped from health coverage by Sept. 1 because they no longer qualified or failed to turn in paperwork. But it appears mistakes were made.
Variety
September 5, 2015

AIA Minnesota Home of the Month: Revised rambler in Hastings has elements of surprise

AIA Minnesota Home of the Month: A Hastings couple found the right home, but it was a 1990s time capsule steeped in stale golden-oak woodwork, tan carpet and popcorn ceilings. Their renovation juxtaposes easy-flow open spaces with unexpected materials.
Business
September 5, 2015
Bob Lodin filled his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle with $2.39 gas at the BP gas station ay 46th Street at Lyndale in South Minneapolis. ] GLEN STUBBE * g

Surprise at the pump: Lowest Labor Day gas prices in 11 years

Gas prices hit an 11-year low just in time for holiday travel; they could drop even further this fall.
Business
September 4, 2015

Gallery: New addition opens at Mall of America

The first part of the Mall of America's new $325 million addition recently opened to the public.
Business
September 4, 2015

Green Giant buyer B&G's history goes back even farther than its own

Green Giant's new owner has been buying up smaller brands; this is its biggest deal yet by far.
North Metro
September 4, 2015

Nurses union wins labor complaint against North Memorial

Under the ruling, North Memorial must rehire an employee who was fired.
East Metro
September 4, 2015

Maplewood title company settles kickback investigation of its boat cruise events

TitleSmart maintains events were for networking, not to solicit business referrals.
Business
September 4, 2015

Instacart grocery delivery likely coming to Twin Cities in a few weeks

The grocery delivery firm has emailed folks in the Twin Cities saying they will launch here in a couple weeks.
Business
September 4, 2015
Cindi Seibers of Catawba, N.C., owns a HurryCane. Submitted photo by Marketing Architects.

St. Anthony: Marketing Architects sells first of concept-to-product companies it developed

September 4, 2015
Sphero's BB-8 droid toy is controlled with a smartphone or tablet app and responds to basic voice commands.

'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.
West Metro
September 4, 2015
Southdale Medical Building parking ramp under construction. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Tuesday September 1, 2015 About-to-completed addit

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.
East Metro
September 4, 2015

Judge rejects UCare bid to halt sign-ups as insurer seeks new contract

Video
September 4, 2015
'Star Wars' fans snap up new merchandise

'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
September 3, 2015
Medtronic's Fridley headquarters.

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
September 3, 2015
New Green Giant products coming out in May, Wednesday, March 26, 2015 in Golden Valley, MN. ] (ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIBUNE) ELIZABETH FLORES &#x2022

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
September 3, 2015
Ricardo Sandoval places packages in the right shipping boxes at an Amazon.com fulfillment center, in Phoenix.

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
September 3, 2015
Taco Bell is starting delivery service in Minneapolis on Thursday, September 3, 2015.

Taco Bell delivery service rolls out in Minneapolis today

Delivery through DoorDash began Thursday in Minneapolis, expands to St. Paul next week.
Business
September 3, 2015
In this Monday, Aug. 17, 2015 photo, a construction worker works on the site of the Landmark community, a group of condos and townhouses built by Lenn

U.S. construction spending hits postrecession high

Business
September 3, 2015
Portland tower

Real estate notebook: Local builders see rise in both houses and apartments in August

West Metro
September 3, 2015
Duffy Development

Hot Property: Bottineau Ridge Apartments Phase II in Maple Grove

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