Business
December 1, 2015

Sun Country Airlines creates new executive position to search for talent

Sun Country Airlines has created a new executive-level position dedicated to attracting and keeping talented employees. Mia Mulrennan has been hired to serve as the airline's chief talent officer, the company announced Tuesday.
Business
November 30, 2015

Dayton threatens to call Essar Steel's $66 million loan

Business
November 30, 2015
A rendering of Ryan Cos. new headquarters in downtown Minneapolis.

Ryan unveils plans for new corporate office building in Downtown East

Developer of projects surrounding new Vikings stadium will join the neighborhood
Business
November 30, 2015

EPA sets 2016 blending targets for ethanol and other biofuels

Business
November 30, 2015
Medtronic's Fridley headquarters.

Medtronic recalls InSync III pacemakers due to power-failure problem

Medtronic says battery problem affects 3 models of discontinued InSync III.
Business
November 30, 2015
Record traffic on Cyber Monday led to site troubles for Target, others

Record traffic on Cyber Monday led to site troubles for Target, others

Site crashes aside, Cyber Monday's likely $3B in sales underscored retail's evolution.
Business
November 30, 2015

In Argentina, Macri's upset win could be a turning point for the country, continent

New leader promises greater accountability, transparency for Argentina
Business
November 30, 2015
A Rhode Island Red rooster watched fairgoers pass his cage in Poultry Building. This one won a First Place and is (according to the tag on the cage) o

Poultry exhibits will return to Minnesota State Fair as avian flu subsides

Ban is lifted because bird flu is at bay for now.
Business
November 30, 2015
Journalists film a giant screen showing a total sales transacted of e-commerce giant Alibaba, on the "Singles' Day" global online shopping festival he

Smart spending: What I learned by shopping Jet and Alibaba

I'm not an early adopter, but I do like to shop newcomers and upstarts. That's why I decided to check out the new competitors to eBay and Amazon: Jet and Alibaba/AliExpress. Here's what I learned.
Business
November 30, 2015

Tribune Publishing disputes Rupert Murdoch's claim it's selling company

Business
November 30, 2015
My Job: Andrew Birkholz, Quality Assurance Consultant

My Job: Andrew Birkholz, Quality Assurance Consultant

Andrew Birkholz in a Senior Consultant at TapQA in St. Louis Park.
Business
November 30, 2015

Ask Matt: Should I look for jobs outside my degree?

Business
November 30, 2015
Doug Spong stepping down from his powerhouse PR agency

Doug Spong stepping down from his powerhouse PR agency

Spong's move comes after he helped usher in a new president for the company last month and recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the firm's launch.
Business
November 30, 2015

To avoid choking, focus on loosening your grip

Local
November 29, 2015
General Mills corporate headquarters in Golden Valley.

State's big firms land near top in gay-friendly rankings

Minnesota was called a "bastion of leadership" for its inclusive policies, with companies like 3M, Ameriprise and General Mills getting perfect scores.
Business
November 29, 2015
Filled prescriptions zipped down the automated conveyor belt at the Health Partners prescription-filling facility in Eden Prairie.

With deadline near, tough choices on drug plans for seniors

Medicare Part D costs are up, and though seniors can save money by shopping around, the hunt for a more affordable plan can be daunting.
Business
November 29, 2015

Operators of U.S. nuclear power plants want to extend life to 80 years

The U.S. will decide whether to extend plant operation to 80 years.
Business
November 29, 2015
Rachel Sleisig, 21, a student mail clerk in the Towers Mail Center, scans a package as it arrives at Litchfield Towers at the University of Pittsburgh

As volume expands, the ways to receive parcels are evolving for consumers

Delivery companies desire drop-off points as online sales continue to surge.
Business
November 29, 2015

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