Business
August 15, 2017
Cliffs Natural Resources, owner of taconite operations in Hibbing, Minn., has changed its name back to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (TOM WALLACE/Star Tribune

Cliffs Natural Resources reverts to its original name

The company's change to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is effective immediately.
Business
August 15, 2017
Showhomes franchise owner Karen Galler stands on the stairs while Sondra Bambery waits to place the mirror above the fireplace inside the Eden Prairie

Stagers take a bigger role as a demand remains high in Twin Cities home market

Sales fell in July, shaped by an even faster decline in supply of homes that were for sale. Even so, business is strong for home stagers, the firms that bring in furniture, artwork and appliances to make a home look just right for prospective buyers.
Business
August 15, 2017
FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2013, file photo, a customer checks in at a Hertz car rental counter at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in A

An overlooked victim in the rise of app-driven transportation: car-rental services

Can the likes of Hertz and Avis thrive in the era of Uber, Lyft and self-driving cars?
Business
August 15, 2017

Big Pharma having Big Tobacco moment as star lawyers push opioid lawsuits

States, local governments suing over drug epidemic.
Business
August 15, 2017
Applegate launches first sugar-free bacon

Applegate launches first sugar-free bacon

Applegate Farms, owned by Hormel Foods, reveals its first sugar-free bacon. The company prides itself on short ingredient lists and this product removes another item for its label-conscious consumers.
Business
August 15, 2017
Target Restock expanded to non-Redcard holders, two more markets

Target Restock expanded to non-Redcard holders, two more markets

The next-day delivery service is now available in Dallas, Denver markets
Business
August 15, 2017
A Target store.

Target acquires delivery technology firm, beefs up grocery team

Big changes coming with third-party delivery firm, revamped grocery team.
Business
August 15, 2017
Little designs logo for State Capitol building

Little designs logo for State Capitol building

Agency creates new brand identity for the grand opening of the Capitol building.
Business
August 15, 2017

Cushman & Wakefield purchases CWN in Twin Cities

The real estate services company purchases Cushman & Wakefield NorthMarq and Cushman & Wakefield Commerce.
Local
August 14, 2017
David Kreiselmeier found a huge dent in the back of his Mankato home after a quarry blast sent chunks of limestone into the surrounding neighborhood.

Blasts at Mankato quarry leave neighbors fearing for safety

It started in April with an earsplitting explosion that shook dozens of homes. That was followed seconds later by what the company argued was the first earthquake in Mankato's history.
Local
August 14, 2017

Minnesota border agents seize 36,000 counterfeit toy planes

The shipment, which originated in China, would have sold for $575,000-plus had it hit the retail market.
Business
August 14, 2017
AmyHood, chief financial officer of Microsoft. (Photo provided by Microsoft)

3M appoints Microsoft CFO to its board of directors

Business
August 14, 2017

Spirit Airlines pilots set early vote amid negotiations

Business
August 14, 2017
Former Starkey human resources manager Larry W. Miller left the Federal Courthouse on Friday afternoon. ] Mark Vancleave - mark.vancleave@startribune.

Indicted former HR manager sues Starkey over his 2015 firing

Miller is one of three former executives indicted on fraud and embezzlement charges.
Business
August 14, 2017
Students headed to class at Western Washington University in 2016.

Most college students need a crash course in managing money

West Metro
August 14, 2017
Greg LeMond with one of his new bicycles last week in LeMond Bicycles' North Loop offices. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribun

U.S. judge in Minneapolis orders alleged 'cybersquatters' to pull LeMond materials

Preliminary injunction points to cycling legend's "likelihood of success" in his $6.6M suit.
Business
August 14, 2017

Sales declines fell at a slower rate at Famous Dave's, and execs aim for turnaround

Barbecue chain has cut expenses, closed six sites since beginning of year.
Business
August 14, 2017
Schwan's Co. is taking a minority stake in Tru Shrimp Co.

Schwan's invests in large-scale shrimp operation among Minnesota cornfields

Schwan's hopes to make a splash with first big prawn farm in landlocked fields.
Business
August 14, 2017
A system of privileges for Hong Kong’s rural landowners has become a topic of fierce debate in the territory.

Crowded half of Hong Kong eyes uncrowded half with envy

Rural landowners receive privilege deemed unfair by some in a city of micro-apartments.
Business
August 14, 2017

Delta memo reveals plan to make N.Y., L.A. bases for new Bombardier jets

Business

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