Business
May 21, 2016

Star Tribune 100 methodology

Business
May 21, 2016

Star Tribune 100 companies added 40,144 jobs in 2015

Minneapolis
May 20, 2016
Nearly completed U.S. Bank Stadium takes shape in downtown Minneapolis.

U.S. Bank Stadium construction draws to conclusion safely ahead of equity hiring goals

U.S. Bank Stadium project has hired many women, minorities, workers from poorer neighborhoods.
Business
May 20, 2016

Wheelock Whitney through the years

Minneapolis
May 20, 2016

Housing for low-income artists predominantly serves white people, study says

Tax-subsidized affordable housing for artists is far less diverse than other housing complexes receiving federal low-income housing tax credits, according to researchers.
Business
May 20, 2016
Law Professor Donna Byrne, of William Mitchelll College of Law has studied food labels for years, amassing a trove of them and has some tips for readi

Food label overhaul raises profile of calories, 'added sugars'

New details about added sugar, calorie counts are among the rules the FDA approved.
Business
May 20, 2016

Kate Hudson's Fabletics at MOA offers freebies, discounts Saturday

Kate Hudson's Fabletics at MOA offers freebies, discounts Saturday
Business
May 20, 2016
John Deere tractors are displayed for sale at the Limestone Farm Lawn & Worksite dealership in Shelbyville, Kentucky, U.S. on Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. D

Deere shares fall after it lowers outlook again

The giant maker of tractors and other ag equipment reported a better-than-expected quarterly result, but its shares fell as executives lowered their guidance for the rest of the year.
Business
May 20, 2016
FILE - This Jan. 26, 2016 file photo shows a "For Sale" sign hanging in front of an existing home in Atlanta. Short of savings and burdened by debt, A

Five ways mortgages have improved since the housing bust

Risky loan programs of a decade ago are history, or beefed up with safeguards.
West Metro
May 20, 2016
SelfEco of Stillwater manufactures a range of compostable food-service items made from corn.

Ban on foam food containers isn't catching on in Twin Cities suburbs

St. Louis Park is the only one to ban foam takeout containers, as of Jan. 1; Edina is studying the issue.
West Metro
May 19, 2016
Opus Development

Hot Property: Lincoln Drive Residences in Edina

Business
May 19, 2016
Shares in Regis swung on Thursday over estimates of its costs for complying with a new federal rule on overtime pay.

Regis shares hit roller coaster on overtime pay

Piper Jaffray analyst revises downgrade after company's statement.
Minneapolis
May 19, 2016
Northern Metal Recycling metal shredder building located on the Mississippi River just south of the Lowry Avenue Bridge Wednesday December 2, 2015 in

Pollution Control Agency moves to halt operations at north Mpls. shredder

Business
May 19, 2016

Company news: Toro, Valspar declare dividends

Business
May 19, 2016

Recent commercial real estate sales

Minneapolis
May 19, 2016
Camilo Segovia 3, high-fived his mother, Kristen Melby, as they drew with chalk on the sidewalk in front of Minneapolis City Hall on Wednesday. The Mi

Mpls. sick-leave proposal brings a day of emotional testimony

More than 70 people turned out to testify about the proposal at a public hearing that precedes a full council vote on the issue next week.
West Metro
May 18, 2016
Riders take the light-rail during morning rush hour in Minneapolis.

Suit: Southwest light rail too noisy for residents in Hopkins, Minnetonka

Owners of three complexes in Hopkins and Minnetonka that filed the suit say residents currently enjoy "a parklike setting."
Local
May 18, 2016
Nurses with Allina Health held an informational picket outside the Allina Commons at the Global Market Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in Minneapolis.

In contract talks, Allina, nurses spar over health insurance

At issue is whether nurses should give up union-protected health plans and switch to plans that other Allina employees receive.
Business
May 18, 2016
Sen. Al Franken, shown at the University of Minnesota, wants two federal agencies to investigate whether Apple Inc. is breaking antitrust law in how i

Medtronic says failure to report Infuse data was unintentional

Franken, Klobuchar had sought explanation of how review was misplaced, findings unreported.
Business
May 18, 2016
FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2014, file photo, a customer walks past a bank of flat screen televisions at a Target store in South Portland, Maine. Target r

Target CEO foresees rebound following a tough quarter

Retailer lowers near-term outlook after tough quarter, but CEO foresees rebound

Business

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