Business
March 23, 2017

Dakota Plains co-founder indicted on federal fraud charges

Ryan Gilbertson's attorney said he will fight the charges stemming from an alleged stock scheme.
Local
March 23, 2017
Mayo Clinic CEO John Noseworthy

Mayo CEO tells business leaders he advised Trump on value of immigration, research funding

Dr. John Noseworthy said he relayed the need for federal research money.
Minneapolis
March 22, 2017
Danielle Shelton Walczak, director of the Complaint Investigations Division for the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights, addresses City Council mem

Mpls. landlords, renters offer emotional testimony on Section 8 ordinance

Two City Council committees approved the measure after hours of emotional testimony.
Business
March 22, 2017

Homes found for all homeless veterans across 18 Minnesota counties

Milestone reached with use of voluntary registry.
Business
March 22, 2017
University of Minnesota Extension has started offering free financial counseling for farmers in need. (BRIAN PETERSON/Star Tribune staff photo)

Losses, tighter credit prompt University of Minnesota Extension to help financially pressed farmers

University of Minnesota Extension announces free and confidential counseling service to help struggling farmers.
Business
March 22, 2017

Dayton issues warning on 'reinsurance' plans

He suggests tax on health industry to pay for plans, but GOP seems hesitant.
Business
March 22, 2017
In this March 8, 2017, file photo, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee Headquarters o

Study finds GOP health bill shifts costs to older, poorer buyers

The Kaiser study projects significant increases for older people in rural Minnesota and modest savings for some younger people.
Business
March 22, 2017
3M CEO Inge Thulin

CEO Pay Watch: 3M's Inge Thulin made $16.8 million last year

In 2016, $12.4 million of Thulin's compensation was from the realized value of long-term equity awards.
Business
March 22, 2017

Slavitt lands at Bipartisan Policy Center

The former Optum executive will work at think tank on Affordable Care Act reform issues.
West Metro
March 22, 2017
Owner Ben Horn worked on a computer as store associate Bee Reiter took stock of the remaining inventory. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@star

Twin Cities losing another Scandinavian retailer, at least in brick form

AlwaysMod will close in Golden Valley after 17 years, becoming an online-only business.
West Metro
March 22, 2017
FILE - This Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, file photo shows an existing home for sale in Roswell, Ga. On Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, mortgage giant Freddie Mac

Maple Grove agent fined $5K for alleged kickbacks from title company

Officials contend free meals, drinks and lodging helped to create a conflict of interest.
Local
March 22, 2017
The housing market began crashing in 2007.

Minnesota foreclosures reach lowest level in more than a decade

Data on sheriff's sales in each county show how the foreclosure crisis has slowed, although hot spots remain.
Business
March 22, 2017

Where Sears still operates in Minnesota

The company once defined mega-retailing in the U.S. but is now on the verge of closing. It has 33 locations in the state.
Business
March 21, 2017
The Nissan LEAF is among the electric automobiles on display in the Electric Room at the Twin Cities Auto Show. ] JIM GEHRZ ï james.gehrz@startri

New fee for electric vehicles proposed in Minnesota

Legislators propose $75 to $85 a year to offset missing gas tax money from drivers.
Business
March 21, 2017
General Mills Inc. brand cereals are displayed for a photograph in New York, U.S., on Monday, June 25, 2012. General Mills Inc., the maker of Cheerios

General Mills hits seventh straight sales drop, and investors look for turning point

The company sees seventh straight quarterly drop, but it has maintained profits by cutting costs.
Business
March 21, 2017

Ousted United Language Group CEO Jeff Brink battles Northern Pacific Group

The former executive claims in a lawsuit he was unjustly fired by a private equity firm that took his ideas and defamed him to employees.
Business
March 21, 2017

Company news: Toro declares dividend

Business
March 21, 2017

Sherwin-Williams postpones Valspar purchase until June

The merger was supposed to close by the end of April.
Business
March 21, 2017
CEO Lee Schram of Deluxe Corp. (Star Tribune file photo)

CEO Pay Watch: Deluxe's Lee Schram made $7.4 million last year

Business
March 21, 2017
The Sportsman 850 is included in Polaris' latest recalls. (Provided by Polaris)

Polaris Industries recalls 19,200 more ATVs

ATV heat shield woes prompt 47 fires, four minor injuries

Business

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