Business
3M CEO quits advisory panel; Trump disbands 2 councils
The 3M CEO cited values of "diverity and inclusion" and said the council is "no longer an effective vehicle for 3M." With defections mounting, Trump has now disbanded the group and another advisory panel.
Business
Executive compensation at UnitedHealth Group changes to reflect new roles.
David Wichmann will get a bump in his base salary to reflect his new role as CEO of UnitedHealth Group, but biggest contribution of his past compensation has been equity awards.
Minneapolis
Minnesota attorney general sues companies over loans to vets, seniors
The lawsuit alleges that the companies violated state lending laws by issuing loans without a license and often charging annual percentage rates of 200 percent.
Minneapolis
Uptown Diner fires 2 workers shown wearing Nazi uniforms
A Minneapolis restaurant has fired two employees who appeared in photos wearing Nazi apparel, an announcement on the restaurant's Facebook page said.
Business
Hormel's Applegate bacon goes sugar free
Applegate Naturals No Sugar Bacon will start appearing in grocery stores this month.
Eat & Drink
Joe's Crab Shack in Roseville among many in U.S. now closed
Parent company is in the midst of bankruptcy proceedings.
Business
'Green shoots' emerge as Target pulls out of yearlong sales slump
But the higher costs to fulfill online orders and a broader price-cutting effort eroded Target's bottom line. Its second-quarter profit fell 1.2 percent.
Business
Sun Country pivots to no-frills style pricing, seating on flights
Sun Country Airlines' new boss is overhauling how it operates — and customers will feel the changes, including more fees and seats, similar to Spirit Airlines, and flights beyond its Twin Cities hub.
East Metro
Columbia Heights restaurant owner indicted on federal forced-labor charge
The owner of Royal Orchid allegedly promised to help a teenager from the Dominican Republic get a U.S. education, then forced him to work less than $1 an hour.
Business
Shareholder suit over Medtronic-Covidien deal still in play, court rules
State high court gives OK for shareholders to proceed.
West Metro
Minnesota Supreme Court again suspends attorney Randall Tigue
Randall Tigue, who is best known for his adult entertainment clients, must wait two years before he can be reinstated.
East Metro
3M looking for office space in downtown St. Paul
The Maplewood company has a small number of people working in Lowertown.
Business
UnitedHealth names new CEO; Hemsley will become chairman
The nation's largest health insurer, based in Minnetonka, will get new leadership as Stephen Hemsley moves into the role of executive chairman and is replaced by Dave Wichmann.
West Metro
Met Council approves rail agreements for Southwest light rail
Concerns about a concrete wall along a part of the route concern Minneapolis officials and state lawmakers.
Local
Fall down elevator shaft kills Superior hotel maintenance worker
The elevator in the 92-year-old hotel had been malfunctioning.
Home & Garden
$3.65M home on St. Croix River is all about the view
Reclaimed timbers and rustic stone create an Aspen-like lodge on the St. Croix River near Hudson, Wis. You can have it for $3.65 million.
Business
Target refreshes brands to stay relevant, phasing out Merona and Mossimo
Target is about to launch the first big wave of 12 new brands as it tries to revive sales, image.
Variety
Forget bowling: Escape rooms are hot team-building activity in Twin Cities
Since 2014, more than a dozen escape rooms have opened in the Twin Cities area, luring groups to take part in a live-action puzzle and escape a locked room.
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