Business
Schafer: How Minneapolis' top tech watcher views the Tesla and Musk drama
After talking to Gene Munster, it's clear he's remaining as professional as possible when sharing his thoughts on a potential transaction that was disclosed in the wackiest possible way.
St. Paul
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Much-loved St. Paul Woolworth's reopens as eco-forward office space
Former St. Paul landmark now includes co-working space called Wellworth.
Business
Federal appeals court tosses out $1.4B tax ruling favorable to Medtronic
IRS officials say the company has shifted income on paper to lower its tax bill.
Business
From seat sensors to infrared cameras, Big Brother-type tech could have a hand in designing your next office
Employers, and the design firms they hire, are collecting reams of data about how employees use their workspaces.
Business
Some GM employees to get 'direct-to-employer' health care option
ConnectedCare will make GM the largest employer right now in Michigan to directly contract with a hospital system for health care.
Business
Gadgets: Samsung Note9 will be available Friday
The company's product event follows a quarter of disappointing sales of Samsung's Galaxy S9.
Business
Market recap: Walmart sales surge on upbeat earnings report
The retail giant posted some of its strongest sales growth in a decade, and its online revenue grew 40 percent.
Business
T-Mobile's magenta semitruck hits the road to showcase 5G technology
Most of the flashy demos inside the Tech Experience lab don't exist in the marketplace yet, and won't until next year at the earliest.
Business
Tomato fight divides growers in Florida and the West Coast. Will it trip up NAFTA?
Overall, U.S. agriculture has benefited from NAFTA.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis lawyer pleads guilty to fraud, money laundering in porn troll scheme
The charges stem from an elaborate scheme to seed the internet with porn and seek legal settlements from those who downloaded the copyrighted videos.
Business
Here are 5 times to stash your cash and pay with plastic
The wrong choice can make a big dollar difference.
Business
Caring for children, elders in rural areas hits working caregivers harder
Stress-relieving assistance systems unequal, study finds.
Business
Schafer: Key to apartment development is yield, and it's slim these days
If public officials don't take the time to really get it, odds seem high that the problem of not enough lower-cost housing gets worse in the Twin Cities.
Business
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Daikin Americas, with its home base in Minnesota, aims to become continent's No. 1 HVAC brand
With plants in Faribault and Owatonna, Daikin Applied Americas is making Minnesota home.
Business
Uponor execs to ring NASDAQ bell on Monday
Pipe maker celebrates its 100th year ringing bell on Wall street.
Business
As Herberger's closing sale winds down, you'll want this simple math tip
As Herberger's closing sale winds down, you'll want this simple math tip
Minneapolis
Regulators pull money from controversial downtown Minneapolis riverfront power project
Crown Hydro attorney says the project is "not feasible financially" without the money, but the firm's owner disagrees.
St. Paul
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Developer pledges to not build '10-story buildings' at Ford plant site in St. Paul
It was among 10 things that Ryan Cos. said it won't do at the site, and the vow drew applause.
St. Paul
Development leader Patrick Seeb looks to his time in St. Paul for lessons to build up Rochester
Urban development expert said that part of realizing a new vision means showing that the city is global player.
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