Business
June 7, 2019
In summer of wild Minnesota weather, tips for hiring a home contractor

In summer of wild Minnesota weather, tips for hiring a home contractor

Most complaints about contractors at the BBB are storm-related.
Business
June 7, 2019

As banks got bigger, ratings improved thanks to tech improvements

Big banks in Minnesota and elsewhere, while still less popular than before the financial crisis of 2007-09, are upticking with consumers recently, largely due to innovations in popular digital banking by computer and phone.
Local
June 6, 2019
FILE Ñ The headquarters of Wells Fargo, in downtown San Francisco, Sept. 16, 2016. The Federal Reserve ordered Wells Fargo to replace four board

Wells Fargo's Minnesota-based foundation pledges $1 billion to affordable housing

It's the latest company to shift how it gives money to nonprofits and communities.
Business
June 6, 2019
Starkey owner Bill Austin (JIM GEHRZ/Star Tribune)

Starkey accused in lawsuit of lax oversight of ESOP

Lawsuit says ESOP lost money because of financial fraud and embezzlement former executives have been prosecuted for.
Duluth
June 6, 2019
Zean Nielsen, CEO of Cirrus Aircraft. (Provided photo)

Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft selects former Tesla executive to become CEO

Zean Nielsen is now CEO of the company with more than 1,100 employees.
Business
June 6, 2019

Fairview Health buys three clinics in western Wisconsin

Acquisition of Vibrant Health boosts competition for patients east of the St. Croix River.
Business
June 6, 2019
Shakes from Snuffy's Malt Shop at CHS Stadium, new home of the Saints. Credit: Rick Nelson, Star Tribune

Snuffy's Malt Shop to close after 36 years in St. Paul

Its three other Twin Cities locations will stay open.
Business
June 6, 2019

Business bookshelf: "Licence to be Bad": Economists' narrow views dismiss people's complexities

Business
June 6, 2019

Congress could be ready to make your 401(k) more confusing

Business
June 6, 2019

Five ways to save on air-conditioning costs

Business
June 6, 2019
Kira Meinzer with her twin 5-year-old boys Caden, front, and Reillen Mihelbergel outside their home, May 29, 2019, in Evanston. Meinzer implemented a

Some firms add new parental benefit: sleep consultants

Business
June 6, 2019

Burned out at work? Now you can get a doctor's note for it

Business
June 6, 2019
Shena Idoko (center, blue dress) worked with a Habitat for Humanity construction crew of volunteers and professionals this month to erect a wall of Id

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity hits record pace

Business
June 6, 2019
Medtronic's Fridley headquarters. ORG XMIT: MIN1902181652191962

Medical device makers in Minnesota, U.S. brace for tariff fallout

The cost of components from Mexico could soar by tens of millions a month.
Minneapolis
June 5, 2019
Minneapolis landlord Stephen Frenz is fined $187,390 by a Hennepin County court referee.

Judge nixes some of landlord Stephen Frenz's requests for tenant information in perjury case

Landlord Stephen Frenz's attorneys told eviction history of tenants who may testify against him is irrelevant.
Business
June 5, 2019

Bio-Techne acquires Minneapolis-based gene-editing startup

B-MoGen, developed at the U, joins the company's growing collection.
Business
June 5, 2019
3M headquarters in Maplewood. (Provided by 3M) ORG XMIT: MIN1903181105391162

3M to sell its gas, fire detection business for $230 million

3M is selling a business that generates $120 million in sales annually.
Business
June 5, 2019
The Gonda Building at the Mayo Clinic. (Staff photo by Glen Stubbe, gstubbe@startribune.com) ORG XMIT: MIN1905151748356468

Mayo Clinic plans research building with $32 million gift

Construction is expected to begin next year with occupancy in 2022.
Business
June 5, 2019
Some of the cheeses and other food distributed by Plymouth-based Classic Provisions, which was purchased this week by the parent company of Fortune Fi

Fortune Fish & Gourmet expands reach with purchase of cheese specialist Classic Provisions

Purchase helps Fortune expand in Minnesota.
Business
June 5, 2019
Jay Schrankler

Top research-commercialization exec at U heading to U of Chicago

Jay Schrankler, who accelerated technology transfer and revenues is heading to the University of Chicago to integrate its global entrepreneurship and scientific initiatives.

Business

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