Business
November 27, 2019
Isnino Jimale and Ayni Shardi of Faribault and Roda Farah and Nora Shardi of Burnsville shopped at Mall of America on Black Friday 2018.

Shorter holiday shopping season may mean bigger deals for consumers

Key trends to watch as retailers raise the curtain on the 2019 holiday shopping season.
Business
November 27, 2019
J.W. Hulme pop-up store at the Galleria in Edina. (John Ewoldt/Star Tribune)

Eden Prairie home-shopping network buys J.W. Hulme, signs Shaquille O'Neal

IMedia Brands, formerly Evine, purchased the St. Paul company in a stock deal.
Business
November 27, 2019
Dan Karnick of Rosemount, a donation receiver at the Goodwill in Apple Valley for 3 years, directs a vehicle into the donation drop-off center at the

Schafer: The first step in helping people is getting to know them

Thinking more about the why behind our gifts could make donating a far richer experience.
Business
November 27, 2019
Housing construction in the Twin Cities this year is outpacing 2018 with apartments leading the way to what is likely to be a record year for multifam

Housing construction outpacing 2018 in the Twin Cities

It is likely to be a record year for multifamily units. Production of single-family homes is catching up quickly.
Business
November 27, 2019
Senior apartments and hotel proposed near Carlson Towers in Minnetonka

Senior apartments and hotel proposed near Carlson Towers in Minnetonka

United Properties plans senior apartments and hotel proposed near Carlson Towers in Minnetonka.
Business
November 27, 2019
Twin Cities home improvement stores offer 50% off storewide on Black Friday

Twin Cities home improvement stores offer 50% off storewide on Black Friday

Only a recent, large shipment of hand tools already discounted 60% is exempted from the additional discount.
Business
November 27, 2019
Out of town for Thanksgiving? App clears drive, sidewalks when you're gone.

Out of town for Thanksgiving? App clears drive, sidewalks when you're gone.

Out of town for Thanksgiving? Use an app to clear your drive, sidewalks while you're gone. These apps clear driveway, sidewalk snow until you return after Thanksgiving
Minneapolis
November 27, 2019
The Nordic in Minneapolis, Minn., on Monday, November 25, 2019. The new mixed-use The Nordic is nearly completed in the North Loop of Minneapolis.

Nordic office building aspires to be 'the living room of the North Loop'

Most of the amenities at the newly built North Loop development the Nordic are geared to appeal not only to its office tenants but also to neighborhood residents.
Business
November 27, 2019
Turkeys are back for Hormel

Turkeys are back for Hormel

The turkey business helped offset lower pork prices.
Business
November 27, 2019
Flint Hills in Rosemount, one of the Midwest's largest oil refineries, is finishing up on several major construction projects totaling over $400 milli

At Flint Hills refinery, the state's biggest construction job since U.S. Bank Stadium is done

The refinery that supplies half of the motor fuel in Minnesota has gotten a $400 million upgrade.
Business
November 26, 2019
Best Buy sales consultant Jon Hollywood talked with customer Josh Watson, left, who was visiting from Midland, Michigan, about television options.

Best Buy, on strong financial footing, has its holiday playbook set

Richfield-based electronics retailer raises profit outlook for year.
Business
November 26, 2019
Amazon employee Ahmed Jama spoke at a forum held by the Awood Center. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ¥ cgonzalez@startribune.com Ð Minneapolis, MN Ð

Minneapolis workers group joins national coalition taking on Amazon

The Awood Center is one of 40-plus diverse groups forming Athena.
Business
November 26, 2019

Alexander: Browser privacy mode won't make you invisible

You don't get complete anonymity because there are other ways your activity can be tracked.
Business
November 26, 2019

Securian to acquire a Houston-based employee benefits enrollment company

Securian's deal for an employee benefits enrollment company adds new services and should cement their spot in future Fortune 500 lists.
Business
November 26, 2019
Maud Borup President Christine Lantinen

Maud Borup expanding southern Minnesota candy factory

Plymouth-based Maud Borup, the century-old candy and food gift company, will break ground in December on a $5.5 million expansion of its LeCenter manufacturing plant and warehouse that should increase employment from 120 to 150 next year.
Business
November 26, 2019

What the Schwab-TD Ameritrade deal could mean for you

Schwab said full integration of the two firms will take between 18 to 36 months.
Business
November 26, 2019
Amy Hudson, who with her husband opened up a second Exercise Coach location in October, works with customer Bruce Johnson on a high-tech smart fitness

Gym franchise bringing 'smart' exercise equipment to fitness centers

The smart devices are considered a new twist to the $10 billion boutique personal training market and the larger $94 billion fitness club industry.
Business
November 25, 2019
The Jennie-O turkey business of Hormel Foods enlisted celebrity chefs to answer questions on a Thanksgiving feast hotline this week.

You forgot to thaw your Thanksgiving turkey? Jennie-O has celebrity chefs who can help

Business
November 25, 2019
UnitedHealth Group headquarters sin Minnetonka. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

UnitedHealthcare opening centers in Walgreens stores

A dozen Walgreens stores to offer UnitedHealthcare options, wellness visits.
Business
November 25, 2019
In this Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, file photo, the financial skyline of Singapore is reflected in a rain puddle as people jog past at dawn in Singapore.

Economists wring hands over money-saving Asians' effect on global interest rates

But the U.S.-driven trade war and Europe's banks may be bigger problems.

Business

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