Local
February 13, 2019
Kayla Shelley, a St. Cloud State University student, spoke at a press conference in support of a bill that would make two years of college free. Frank

Minnesota legislators and student groups push for free college

Most recent bill would cover first two years at any state school. The costs of proposal are unknown at this point.
Local
February 13, 2019
FILE - Defense attorney Murad Mohammad spoke outside of the federal courthouse in Minneapolis during the sentencing of terrorist suspects in 2016. ] C

Attorney who represented terror suspect in Mpls. ISIS trial is disbarred

The Supreme Court order cited misconduct involving failure to "diligently handle matters" for 11 clients.
Business
February 13, 2019
Dr. John Noseworthy, the retired CEO of Mayo Clinic, is joining the board of UnitedHealth Group.

UnitedHealth Group names former Mayo CEO Noseworthy to board of directors

Former Mayo Clinic CEO recently retired after nine years of leadership there.
Business
February 13, 2019
Smoke rises from the chimneys of homes in St. Paul's West 7th neighborhood on Jan. 30, as furnaces tried to keep up with the record breaking cold. Xce

Xcel also had natural gas problems in Colorado

Nine days after cold weather caused problems in Minnesota, Xcel instituted short-term electricity brownouts to counteract issue in the Rocky Mountains.
Business
February 13, 2019

UnitedHealth Group employment hits 300,000

The Minnetonka-based health care giant added about 40,000 workers last year due in part to an acquisition in South America.
February 13, 2019
Lois Horowitz, senior tax consultant with H&R Block in Manhattan, checks out a client's tax documents during an appointment in New York, Jan. 31, 2017

Smaller tax refunds surprise those expecting more relief

Changes to deductions and the IRS withholding tables mean some filers are getting an unexpected bill, even though they may be paying less overall.
Business
February 13, 2019
Ginger Auten, Human Resources manager and administration, left, walks blindfolded with Coco and trainer Mike Toger during a Harness the Power of Leade

Dogs teach humans to be better bosses in Michigan training program

Business
February 13, 2019

Gadgets: In this weather, a Ravpower jump starter could be key

Business
February 13, 2019
Rendering shows what the combined Gabberts, HOM and Dock 86 site will be like in Bloomington.

Gabberts will leave Galleria as HOM builds Bloomington flagship

The new megacenter will be larger than the one in Little Canada with HOM, Gabberts and Dock 86.
Minneapolis
February 12, 2019
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As it searches for new leader, HCMC faces huge challenges

Serving as the Twin Cities' safety-net hospital system comes at a financial cost.
West Metro
February 12, 2019

Authorities ID man fatally crushed by lift, vehicle outside west metro auto dealership

The death is being investigated by OSHA, the agency said.
Business
February 12, 2019
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

Walz says state will continue court appeal of Enbridge pipeline approved by PUC

Governor's decision that threatens Enbridge's $2.6 billion project draws fire and cheers.
Business
February 12, 2019

Schafer: Otis-Magie Insurance Agency bought by industry innovator, Marsh & McLennan Agency

Business
February 12, 2019
Gray Plant Mooty's managing director Michael Sullivan, Jr. (Provided by Gray Plant Mooty)

Minneapolis law giant Gray Plant Mooty names new managing officer

Michael Sullivan Jr. will oversee 175 lawyers across offices in the Twin Cities, Washington, D.C., St. Cloud and Fargo.
Business
February 12, 2019
Ecolab's St. Paul headquarters. (Provided by Ecolab)

Ecolab buys training software firm Lobster Ink

Terms of the Lobster Ink deal were not disclosed.
Business
February 12, 2019

Alexander: How to find photos in MS Word documents

The "invisible photo" problem can be caused by incorrect Word settings or by how you "view" the document in Word.
Business
February 12, 2019

Solar jobs are up in Minnesota, but down nationally

Minnesota posted a nice gain in solar industry employment in 2018, but nationally jobs fell for the second consecutive year.
February 12, 2019

Solar jobs are up in Minnesota, but down nationally

Minnesota posted a nice gain in solar industry employment in 2018, but nationally jobs fell for the second consecutive year.
Business
February 11, 2019
Best Buy Retail Store front

Best Buy gets top ranking on list of companies with best sustainability practices

Best Buy's sustainability efforts earned it a top spot on Barron's ranking.
Business
February 11, 2019
The University of Minnesota has launched a business incubator called Discovery Launchpad to help researchers form companies.

University of Minnesota adds business incubator to help researchers start companies

Launchpad program is filling gap between grant funds, investor support.

Business

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