St. Paul
February 5, 2016
Saint Paul City Council Ward 3 candidate Chris Tolbert, center, spoke to constituent Jeff Zaayer, left, and John Regal, incoming Saint Paul Area Chamb

Airbnb rentals come under scrutiny in St. Paul for taxes, regulation

The city will determine if rules, taxes are needed for these short-term rentals.
Business
February 5, 2016

Fourth-quarter sales and profit for Proto Labs soar

CEO Vicki Holt called it a strong end to a good year for the Maple Plain injection molding firm.
Minneapolis
February 5, 2016
A rendering shows the Legacy condominium that Shamrock Development proposes building on the edge of downtown Minneapolis. View is from 2nd Street and

374-unit condo planned in downtown Mpls. between river, stadium

Business
February 5, 2016

So how much will those new condos in the Mill District cost?

Last night's news about a new condo project proposal in the Mill District of Minneapolis raised several questions that are too early to answer. The most frequent question from readers: What will the condo units cost?
West Metro
February 4, 2016
An Atlanta-based developer and the owner of Southdale Center propose a 146-room Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel for the mall property’s northeastern

Hot property: Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel at Southdale Center in Edina

South Metro
February 4, 2016
The early morning sun illuminated steam generated at the Pine Bend Refinery in Rosemount. There are plans for a $750 million investment in upgrades, t

Flint Hills Resources plans $750 million in capital investment at its Minnesota refinery

The 3-year project in Rosemount targets efficiency, reduced emissions
Minneapolis
February 4, 2016

Tentative contract agreement reached for Twin Cities security guards

Local
February 4, 2016
Brad Teslow, a former gym teacher,ties his shoes at his apartment before heading to work Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2016, in St. Paul, MN. ](DAVID JOLES/STAR

Fight for promotion prompts discrimination case, disability rights debate

Worker with disability fights his limiting status as a 'client'
Business
February 4, 2016

Dayton, senators seek to save nonstop Japan flight

Governor, two senators stressed importance of nonstop flight to state's economy.
Business
February 4, 2016

Piper Jaffray posts stronger-than-expected earnings

CEO Andrew Duff said this performance was four years in the making.
Business
February 4, 2016

One large solar project in Minnesota going ahead, another delayed

Great River Energy plans a solar project near Buffalo, Minn., but NextEra's giant project near Marshall, Minn., will get further study.
Local
February 4, 2016

Minnesota hospitals report more bad debts, community benefits

And uncompensated care expenses are still going up.
Celebrities
February 4, 2016
Pharmaceutical chief Martin Shkreli arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, to appear before the House Committee on Oversight a

Reviled pharma exec calls Congress 'imbeciles' after taking the Fifth

Business
February 4, 2016
The company flag flies in front of Boston Scientific Headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts Thursday, January 12, 2006. Guidant Corp., after accepting

Heart devices dent quarterly revenue as Boston Scientific looks for growth in 2016

Sales of cardiac devices missed fourth-quarter projections, but new products are coming in '16.
Minneapolis
February 4, 2016

Marquette Hotel at IDS Center sold for $74.5 million

The Austin, Texas company is a private investment and development group for luxury hotels, with holdings in several states. It's also the hotel development partner of the high-profile Nicollet Hotel Block, according to Bloomington-based United Properties, which is lead developer of that project.
Business
February 4, 2016
Buffalo Wild Wings at the University of Minnesota ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Thursday, March 20, 2014.

Buffalo Wild Wings misses on fourth-quarter expectations

The Golden Valley-based restaurant chain missed on analysts' expectations.
Business
February 4, 2016
Rochester Maine Heights Big new suburban apartment projects are in Rochester's development pipeline this year, including Maine Heights, which will see

Rochester is in the midst of an apartment boom

The home of Mayo is in its second year of frenzied housing construction
Variety
February 4, 2016
A shopper uses a Caroline's Cart on a groceries trip with her child.

What Target is doing to make shopping easier for people with special needs

Target said that by March 15 the majority of stores will have at least one Caroline's Cart, and many will have more, depending on guests' needs.
Business
February 4, 2016

Homebuilding in Twin Cities jolts upward in January

Business
February 4, 2016

Thrivent Mutual Funds get a rebranding

Martin Williams Advertising helps refresh Thrivent Mutual Funds brand.

Business

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