Business
September 14, 2018

N.D. oil, natural gas production hit another monthly record

Capacity and workforce constraints could restrain further growth for state.
Business
September 14, 2018

Clean-energy advocates want Minnesota to double down

Business
September 14, 2018

Minnesota seeks more small-technology business grant applications

Andamio Games is one of too-few Minnesota fledgling science-and-tech companies that has applied for federal funding.
Business
September 14, 2018
Some of the book titles affected by the word changes on the Target website are pictured.

Publishers call out Target for replacing 'queer' and 'transgender' in online book descriptions

"Oversight" replaced some words in book details.
Business
September 14, 2018
Thor headquarters and business accelerator launches Friday in North Minneapolis

Thor headquarters and business accelerator launches Friday in North Minneapolis

The $36 million headquarters and business center of nearly 100,000 square feet, plus a parking ramp, is part of an unprecedented $100 million-plus development at Plymouth and Penn Avenue N.
Business
September 13, 2018
The last Rainbow Foods in the Twin Cities is closing. The Maplewood store, owned by Supervalu since Roundy's exited the TC in 2014, will close Monday.

It's the end of Rainbow in Minnesota, with the last store closing Monday

Supervalu is closing the last Rainbow in Minnesota; a Cub store in St. Paul will also be shuttered.
Business
September 13, 2018
Concerns about large turbine farms like this one near Alden, Minn., have led to a contested case for the Freeborn Wind project.

Wind industry says Minn. pollution-control stance will stifle its growth

Minn. pollution-control regulators say background noise should be considered.
East Metro
September 13, 2018

Plan for Twin Cities ammo plant snags over nearly $6M in sewage fees

Developers of the former Army site are hit with Arden Hills' request for nearly $6M.
Business
September 13, 2018
Target plans to increase its 2018 holiday seasonal hiring by 20 percent over last year.

Target adds supermodel Chrissy Teigen's cookware line

Target lands Teigen kitchen line, boosts holiday hiring.
Business
September 13, 2018

Medica and Mayo partner on new health plans

Minnetonka-based insurer to offer access to clinic as it courts business.
Business
September 13, 2018
Bio-Techne President and CEO Charles Kummeth (ANTHONY SOUFFLE/Star Tribune file photo)

CEO Pay Watch: Bio-Techne's Charles Kummeth made $4.75 million last fiscal year

Kummeth, who became CEO of the Minneapolis-based company in 2013, took home $4.75 million, a 78 percent increase over the previous year.
Business
September 13, 2018
Iron workers set up a crane to move steel for the construction of buildings on the site of the taconite mine project in Nashwauk, Minn.

New majority investor announced for Essar project on Iron Range

The Swiss firm Mercuria has ties to company that failed earlier and declared bankruptcy.
Business
September 12, 2018
Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Anastasija Sevastova, of Latvia, during the semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Sept.

Serena Williams speaks at Target's annual employee meeting in Minneapolis

Serena Williams spoke to 3,000 employees at annual meeting in Minneapolis.
Business
September 12, 2018

First National Bank in St. Paul to soon be converted into apartments

Renovation of the iconic St. Paul building is to include 170 apartments.
Business
September 12, 2018
Aine O'Graiofa outside her home and restaurant, with O'Brien's Castle in the background, on Inisheer, County Galway, Ireland, July 2018. Just as in th

Aer Lingus to launch nonstop flights between Dublin and MSP

The Irish capital will be the sixth nonstop destination between here and Europe.
Minneapolis
September 12, 2018
This room divider is being marketed to schools as a bullet-resistant option.

Minneapolis company rolls out bullet-resistant dividers for classrooms

Versare Solutions on Wednesday unveiled its Portable Shield Partition, which the maker says "can withstand multiple impacts by .44 magnum and 9mm ammunition."
Business
September 12, 2018
Former Pioneer Press offices to open as apartments

Former Pioneer Press offices to open as apartments

Developers are almost done converting the former office building into affordable apartments.
Business
September 12, 2018

Carlson School launching a new health care/data analytics conference

The Medical Industry Leadership Institute at the Carlson School of Management is hosting a conference in October, its the second new health/technology conference to play off regional strengths this fall.
Business
September 12, 2018
Governor Mark Dayton

Gov. Mark Dayton meets with new owners of former Essar Steel site in Nashwauk

New owners of controversial project are set to discuss construction plans.
Business
September 12, 2018

Clean energy businesses/advocates make the case for more green

Clean energy advocates want Minnesota to accelerate leadership in the growing conservation and renewable-energy sector.

Business

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