East Metro
State's biggest property makeover: Arden Hills ammo site to be redeveloped
If plans are approved, construction of Rice Creek Commons will start in 2020
Business
MNsure CEO Allison O'Toole departing for new job
Allison O'Toole, who took the role in 2015, will be replaced by the exchange's COO, Nate Clark.
Business
Confidence is high among U.S. investors, Ameriprise study finds
People with savings and investments are feeling less financial stress.
Business
Venn Foundation and collaborators push a new approach to philanthropic investment
Little-used investment option will help to boost social-impact causes.
Business
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Xcel seeking new way to charge for nuclear energy costs
Utility seeks legislation easing process to recoup costs from customers.
Business
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Minnesota manufacturers, farmers brace for tariff fallout
Trump's tariffs take effect in less than two weeks, and farmers have no quick fixes.
Business
Some investors learn to love high-flying tech companies
Some of tech's biggest names already trade at huge multiples, but investors keep buying them.
St. Paul
Air quality at St. Paul industrial site needs work, study finds
Study finds elevated levels of dust, lead and arsenic around St. Paul's Southport Industrial District.
Minneapolis
Work begins on new apartment buildings in Prospect Park
Affordable housing a key to 243-unit development.
Business
Optum names Andrew Witty, former Glaxo chief, as its new CEO
Larry Renfro, who has led the firm since 2011, will become managing partner of venture fund as Witty steps in.
Business
Bill Gates' investment firm raises its ownership in Ecolab
Cascade Investment, already the largest shareholder, purchased nearly 700,000 more shares in the St. Paul-based company.
Business
North Dakota oil production down less than expected January
The nation's second-largest oil-producing state gets a solid boost from fracked wells.
Business
3M recalls ankle braces and supports due to latex
FDA said products could contain undeclared latex, resulting in an unintended allergic reaction.
Business
Arden Hills' IntriCon grows medical manufacturing business
The increased manufacturing space will allow the creation of about 150 jobs
Business
Analyst gives Target's Drive Up service in Twin Cities a thumbs up
Gene Munster of Loup Ventures said in a report he was impressed by the service's speed and convenience
Minneapolis
Mpls. cracking down on employers who violate sick time ordinance
City isn't fining businesses yet, but some have paid in settlements with workers.
Business
Throughout Latin America, infrastructure lags much of the world
Progress is often slowed by politics and corruption.
Business
Departing Blue Cross CEO didn't disclose outside consulting payments
Departing Blue Cross leader did not disclose consulting fees to board.
Business
Cogentix Medical agrees to be sold for $239 million
The Minnetonka medical device maker will keep its ties to state as part of Canada's Laborie Medical Technology.
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