Business
January 12, 2018
The FDA has approved design changes and new doctor-controller unit for Medtronic's SynchroMed II implantable drug pump for chronic pain and spasticity

Boston Scientific, Medtronic tout trial data supporting use of neuromodulation devices

The companies announced the data as an industry conference gathered this week in Las Vegas.
Local
January 12, 2018
Santiago Portillo's helped his twins Luis Eduardo, left, and Luis Vicente, 8, with their homework as his niece Angela, 5, sat nearby. ] ANTHONY SOUFFL

Minnesota employers step up after end to deportation reprieve

As employers decry the announcement that the government would wind down Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Salvadorans, one metro company is going to bat for four workers.
Minneapolis
January 12, 2018
The Minneapolis City skyline including City Hall seen from the back of the U.S. District Court. ] GLEN STUBBE ï glen.stubbe@startribune.com Monda

Minneapolis sick leave violation results in first settlement for $11,000

The paid sick-leave ordinance, which became law in July, requires that employers with six or more employees award them one hour of leave for every 30 hours on the job.
Business
January 12, 2018
The MNsure call center in St. Paul.

Minnesota finds 'cause for optimism' in individual health insurance market

A new report suggests stability despite continued enrollment declines.
Business
January 12, 2018
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., was one of the authors of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Congress puts caregiving on the national agenda

The bipartisan RAISE Family Caregivers Act calls for a strategy to support family caregivers as the population ages.
West Metro
January 12, 2018
Stores in Rosedale and in St. Paul on Grand Avenue will remain open.

J. Crew shuttering its Mall of America, Southdale stores

The stores, which will close on Jan. 27, put merchandise on sale now.
Minneapolis
January 12, 2018
A billboard on Hennepin Avenue gets worked on in downtown Minneapolis in 2014. Minneapolis is considering expanding the area where off-premise adverti

Minneapolis won't expand billboard district

An ordinance change that was introduced by a Minneapolis City Council member won't be pursued.
Business
January 12, 2018

Dayton lauds minority hiring and contracting after critical 2016 audit

The Dayton administration, after a critical 2016 audit, points to gains in minority contracting and employment by state government.
Business
January 12, 2018

Appropriations bill would bar SEC from requiring political spending disclosure

Rider on must-pass bill means firms won't have to disclose donations.
Business
January 12, 2018
Sam's Club stores closing offering generous storewide discounts

Sam's Club stores closing offering generous storewide discounts

Sam's Club stores closing offering generous storewide discounts
West Metro
January 11, 2018
Near Maple Grove's giant retail complex, offices and warehouses will soon rise

Near Maple Grove's giant retail complex, offices and warehouses will soon rise

Duke Realty is proposing to construct the first two office-warehouse facilities in a planned four-building business park.
Business
January 11, 2018

Just Listed: Downtown Minneapolis tower renamed for SPS

West Metro
January 11, 2018
Rendering shows a view looking west at the proposed Grandview residential tower and art center and artists complex along Eden Avenue, near the interse

Developer proposes 17-story residential tower in Edina, along with new art center

The project would rise on a vacant site near Hwy. 100 and Vernon Avenue.
Local
January 11, 2018
Eric Graning of ComLink Midwest installed a fiber optic cable for Palmer Wireless who received a state grant to supply high speed broadband to Becker

Minnesota task force says $35.7 million needed annually to expand broadband

About 252,000 homes have insufficient access.
West Metro
January 11, 2018
A store associate watches as a customer leaves with her purchases at Sam's Club in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. Inventories held by wholes

Walmart closing Sam's Club in St. Louis Park, about 60 others in U.S.

The store in Moorhead, Minn., will also close. They'll reopen Friday and remain for a few weeks until permanently closing.
Business
January 11, 2018

Federal judge dismisses shareholder suit against Cardiovascular Systems

Judge cites lack of evidence showing investors were deliberately misled.
South Metro
January 11, 2018

Former Allina VP suspected of embezzling at least $269,000

David Matthew Johnson has been charged with seven counts of theft in connection with submitting false mileage and personal reimbursement reports.
Business
January 11, 2018
CHS' fuel business was a bright spot in its fiscal 2018 first quarter. (Provided photo)

CHS earnings down in first quarter of fiscal 2018

The nation's leading farmer-owned cooperative was helped by fuel business, affected by negative agriculture trends.
Business
January 11, 2018
Large portfolio of Twin Cities medical office buildings sold

Large portfolio of Twin Cities medical office buildings sold

Several medical office buildings have been sold.

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