Minneapolis
May 21, 2016
Concerned citizens listened to Minneapolis City Council members as they discussed a motion to return the Working Families ordinance to author and to c

Minneapolis' Working Families Agenda stumbled under considerable pressure, e-mails show

Business opposition leaves sick-leave plan as lone agenda item still alive.
Business
May 21, 2016
Signage is displayed on the exterior of the U.S. Bank building in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S., on Monday, July 13, 2009. U.S. Bancorp, parent company o

Minn. public company profits down 11%, first big dip since recession

Strong dollar, oil slump are putting a drag on Minnesota corporate profits.
Business
May 21, 2016
FILE - This March 25, 2014, file photo, shows a Lowe's store in Philadelphia. Lowe's reports financial earnings on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. (AP Photo/

Market recap: Applied Materials stock jumps after company issues upbeat sales outlook

Business
May 21, 2016

Gadgets: The Dyson Supersonic and Google's Gboard

Business
May 21, 2016

Business bookshelf: 'How Women Decide' breaks apart perceptions of female bosses

Business
May 21, 2016
Rumi Spice, a small business based in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood, has big hopes of helping Afghan people through economic partnership. K

Army vets' Afghanistan saffron business grows on Chicago's South Side

Citing a long-term commitment to the country's people, Rumi Spice now works with nearly three dozen farmers in Afghanistan.
Business
May 21, 2016
Arctic Cat debuted its “Arctic Cat 360 experience,” which enables users to ride the company’s products through virtual reality, i

Arctic Cat making it snow all the time with its virtual reality ride

A new virtual reality ride enables Arctic Cat to market its products year round — whether rain, snow or shine.
Business
May 21, 2016
Ian Peterson was hired to help launch the expansion of the nation's largest privately held home builder into the Twin Cities.

Ian Peterson hopes for welcome market as Weekley expands to Twin Cities

When Texas-based homebuilder David Weekley decided to expand to the Twin Cities, it tapped industry veteran Ian Peterson.
Business
May 21, 2016

Sunrise Banks will build new St. Paul headquarters

Business
May 21, 2016

Copycats can sink novelties like Uber

Business
May 21, 2016

Warren Buffett's Apple stake reflects important changes

Business
May 21, 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

How to buy a house you have not seen first

Home buyers and agents suggest a few tips that make all the difference on being able to pull off a home purchase from afar.
Business
May 21, 2016

5 things baby boomers can do now to have more later

Business
May 21, 2016

Eyewear retailer adjusts focus to compete with online Warby Parker

Warby Parker competition prompted some changes.
Business
May 21, 2016
Stephen Rischall, left, and Matt Stadelman co-founded 1080 Financial Group, a small Sherman Oaks, Calif., firm that promises to act in the best intere

More investors seeking financial advice are turning to lower-cost options

More investors are scrutinizing fees during retirement planning while on the lookout for a different kind of guide.
Business
May 21, 2016
Headquarters of UnitedHealth Group Inc., in Minnetonka.

Start-ups these days don't necessarily want to be UnitedHealth

The next UnitedHealth Group is probably going to go out of business this month as the founders shut it down rather than try to raise more money to pay June's rent.
Minneapolis
May 21, 2016
The new apartment complex would be the first in the redevelopment around U.S. Bank Stadium with housing aimed at middle-wage workers. The rendering sh

Mpls. Super Bowl gives rise to proposed apartment for middle-wage earners

The proposed apartment complex wouldn't be possible without the big game
Business
May 21, 2016
3M logo at headquarters in Maplewood

Even with gains and losses, state's business climate has remained remarkably resilient

With 25 years of gains and losses, Minnesota's economic climate has stayed strong, thanks to the state's unique business culture.
Business
May 21, 2016
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Built in 1986, this four-bedroom, four-bath house has 2,861 finished square feet and features hardwood floors, fireplace, updated kitchen wi

Home listings: What $529,000 buys in the Twin Cities

Variety
May 21, 2016

Renting and the Law: Homeowner who rents to roommates seeks answers

Business

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