Business
Scandal at Volkswagen offers a case of how not to comply
The crisis now unfolding at Volkswagen over its emissions cheating underscores yet again that "compliance" means a lot more than just making sure some underling fills out the right paperwork.
Variety
Restaurants' labor shortage shows stretched Minn. economy
Minnesota restaurateurs are facing a growing shortage of workers at the same time a boom in new restaurants is creating even more need for servers and cooks.
Business
Xcel Energy plans more wind, solar power and less coal — and sooner — in Minnesota
The utility looks to replace two of three coal burners at its Sherco plant with natural gas unit by 2026.
Golf
Toro could get more exposure during Ryder Cup at Hazeltine
Ryder Cup will be a showcase for Bloomington company
Business
FDA warns St. Jude on manufacturing 'non-conformities' at Atlanta plant
A warning letter raised no safety issues and the plant continues to operate.
Business
Imation lays off 124 workers in Oakdale
Company notified city Friday of the downsizing.
Business
Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors sells 10K research unit to ShowingTime of Chicago
The research business grew out of needs that local real estate agents had during the recession.
Business
Kocherlakota: Interest rates shouldn't be used to stabilize financial markets
Minneapolis Fed chief, an advocate of keeping interest rates low, says no.
Business
Apple Watch to hit Target shelves in late October
Target joins Best Buy in becoming one of the first national retailers to offer Apple's smartwatch.
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East Metro
Zubaz pants are back
The outrageous baggy duds created by two Minnesotans were loved and scorned. Now, a new generation gets the chance to be passionate about the pants.
St. Paul
Gallery: Hamline University's 20th president is Dr. Fayneese Miller
Dr. Fayneese Miller was installed as Hamline University's 20th president on Friday. As the university's first African-American president, Miller was joined at the celebration by Gov. Dayton, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Betty McCollum and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman.
Business
CHS chief says Glencore's ag assets are worth a look
CHS isn't actively shopping for new assets, but CEO Carl Casale told Reuters that the giant co-op will take a look at what Glencore makes available.
Business
The truth behind the tale: Did someone really return tires to Nordstrom?
Part of the reason that Nordstrom is legendary for its customer service stems back to the tire story.
West Metro
Mall of America unveils 1M-square-foot luxury retail addition for 2018
The addition is designed to showcase luxury brands in a brighter building with windows and skylights.
Local
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Immigrant professionals outraged over feds' reversal on green cards
Government pushed up timeline for green card applications, then changed course.
South Metro
Business
Minnesota health insurance premium hikes of up to 49% approved
Increases of up to 49 percent for those in the individual market drew criticism from state officials and renewed the debate over state and federal health policy.
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