Minneapolis
May 26, 2017
Como Zookeeper Kelley Dinsmore brushed "Subee's" teeth during a training session, at the zoo, Thursday, March 10, 2016 in St. Paul, MN. A new study of

Bonding bill includes $115M for projects in Mpls., St. Paul

Road projects and the Como Zoo seal habitat are among the projects included in the bill.
Business
May 26, 2017
Target corporate headquarters in downtown Minneapolis (GLEN STUBBE/Star Tribune file photo)

Target cuts nearly 40 jobs in restructuring of merchandising division

Employees are eligible for severance packages.
Business
May 26, 2017

Minnesota's solar energy subsidies look to be on their way out

The Made in Minnesota program was eliminated in legislation heading to Gov. Mark Dayton.
Business
May 26, 2017

Blue Cross outlook turns negative on loss, IT costs

A rating agency revised the health insurer's outlook while affirming its financial strength.
Business
May 26, 2017
Rendering of what the remodeled mobile sections of Best Buy will look like. (Provided by Best Buy)

Best Buy is redesigning mobile phone departments in stores and online

To boost sales, the retailer is trying to make it easier for customers to navigate.
Business
May 26, 2017

Christy Morse retiring as CEO of Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Paul Busch, the organization's president, will fill her role.
Business
May 26, 2017

Uponor North America adding 50 more jobs in Apple Valley

Uponor, the Finland-based plumbing-system manufacturer, is expanding for the 10th time in Apple Valley since it arrived in 1990.
Business
May 26, 2017
John Houseman stars as the formidable law school professor Charles W. Kingsfield, who instills both fear and respect into the lives of the young men a

With investment advice, it's all about trust

Minneapolis
May 26, 2017
Andy Regan, a barista at Maeve's Cafe in Northeast Minneapolis, changed the music at the cafe between orders Wednesday afternoon. ] AARON LAVINSKY &#x

$15 minimum wage on track for Minneapolis? What you should know

Commonly asked questions — and answers — on the minimum wage debate at City Hall.
Local
May 26, 2017

Lou Anne Kling, legendary farm advocate in Minnesota and nation, dies at 77

The activist, national farm advocacy educator and former U.S. Department of Agriculture manager died May 17.
Business
May 26, 2017
Mall of America ranks high on tax list

Mall of America ranks high on tax list

The Mall of America has some of the highest property taxes in the country.
Minneapolis
May 26, 2017
The Midwest Climbing facility would have a sloped roof.

Midwest Climbing plans rock climbing center in Minneapolis near Surly

East Metro
May 26, 2017
Apartment and retail project planned at former Forest Lake City Hall

Apartment and retail project planned at former Forest Lake City Hall

Business
May 26, 2017

South Dakota construction company accused of relying on foreign workers over locals at Minnesota project

State union said the company has a record of exploiting a federal visa program for temporary foreign employees.
Minneapolis
May 25, 2017
Activist from 15Now Minnesota in the foreground are pushing for a $15 minimum wage, faced off with restaurant servers who want a tip carve out near Bu

Minneapolis City Council set to craft ordinance to raise minimum wage

A majority of City Council members have said they would support raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Business
May 25, 2017
Hormel reported a weaker than expected quarter as it deals with an oversupply of turkey. (GLEN STUBBE/Star Tribune file photo)

Hormel earnings weaker than expected as turkey lags

The Austin-based company reported a sluggish second quarter as the marketplace faces an oversupply of turkey.
Business
May 25, 2017

Willmar hospital, doctors to link with CentraCare

Short of a merger, the deal continues trend of greater Minnesota hospitals partnering with regional medical centers.
Business
May 25, 2017
Medtronic CEO Omar Ishrak said the sale shows the medical device manufacturer's commitment to "disciplined portfolio management."

Medtronic beats estimates, then draws shrug with earnings outlook

The medical device giant's guidance for year ahead is viewed by some as conservative.
Business
May 25, 2017
Toro's Senior Marketing Manager J. Wade Tollison demonstrates a walk-behind mower with PoweReverse on the grounds of the Toro Company's corporate offi

Toro posts strong results for second quarter

Bloomington-based company raises guidance for rest of the year.
Business
May 25, 2017
Best Buy

Best Buy stock soars after better-than-expected earnings

Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly said Best Buy will roll out nationwide later this year an in-home advisors program it has been testing in a handful of markets for about a year.

Business

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