Business
Solar energy co-op sells subscribers energy — and a piece of the business
Cooperative Energy Futures develops arrays and then seeks subscribers who also essentially become shareholders.
Business
Future U.S. seniors to face housing crunch as wealth declines
Many will need accessible housing that can accommodate disabilities and mobility challenges — far beyond what can be met by current supply.
Business
Beware the holiday 'smart toys' that spy on your kids
Security experts have shown the toys can be easily hacked, and toymakers have taken heat for major data breaches and sharing personal information.
Minneapolis
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Dominium pulls out of North Loop affordable housing project
Developer says it will focus on projects in the suburbs.
Local
Northern Minnesota senior home's license suspended for multiple health and safety violations
Inspectors found serious health and safety violations that pose "an imminent risk" to its residents.
Business
Not so subliminal: Pillsbury cinnamon roll smells to be pumped into movie theaters
General Mills revives experience of smelling what's on the screen.
Business
Gift card glam: Retailers put on the glitz to make gift cards stand out from the crowd
Shoppers are expected to pony up $30 billion this year on gift cards, which remain No. 1 on people's wish lists.
Business
Bankruptcy jurors award Petters Co. victims $3.5 million in clawback money
Judgment was first of many clawback lawsuits having to do with the fraud case.
West Metro
Plymouth holiday light show shimmers again with good neighbors' help
Plymouth holiday light show shimmers again with good neighbors' help
Local
Ashby elevator manager fled state 'to get his head clear,' attorney says
Lawyer for man accused in $5 million theft said he never left the country.
Business
Toro's fourth-quarter results hit by tariffs, inflation
Company still ended fiscal year with record earnings.
Minneapolis
Target office building in downtown Minneapolis sells for $171 million
One of the downtown Minneapolis office buildings that houses Target Corp. has a new owner.
Business
For 300,000-plus in Minnesota, Friday Medicare deadline doesn't apply
Those losing Cost plans will have more time to make choices.
Business
Patterson Cos. 2Q earnings fall but meet expectations
CEO said firm has made progress in turnaround.
Local
Ecolab Foundation gives $5 million to U for green research
The money will fund endowed chair, scholarships and more.
Business
Regulators table Canby area wind farm over labor concerns
Union said developer of Bitter Root project relies on out-of-state labor.
West Metro
Apartment, condo project with 309 units gets OK in Edina
The project includes 309 housing units, commercial space and enclosed parking.
Business
HOM Furniture expands into central Wisconsin
Store in Wausau, Wisc., to open this spring, the 17th location in five Midwestern states.
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