Business
January 5, 2020
FILE - In this May 25, 2018, file photo, workers stand near facilities for producing polypropylene at the Sinopec Yanshan Petrochemical Company on the

Forum: Five big macroeconomic questions for 2020 and beyond

Some trends to consider as a new decade begins.
Business
January 5, 2020

How young companies can build an effective adviser network

Evolving beyond random acts often comes when the CEO realizes the value and needs to settle on a few in a slightly more formalized relationship.
Business
January 5, 2020
Employer interviewing a young male job seeker sitting at a table reading his CV resume viewed from above, Job interview concept.

Mackay: Creativity stands out to potential employers

You have to set yourself apart from the crowd.
Business
January 5, 2020

Reyer: Making the case to counter an offer made to key employee

The key is tying contributions to the things company officials care about most.
Business
January 5, 2020
Jessica Henrichs (cq) is working to lead brands through a time of disruption while doing the same for Colle McVoy, the full-service creative agency in

Colle McVoy's new client growth director aims to lead clients, agency 'to their next'

Jessica Henrichs leads the agency's brand partnership group with a focus on "future-proofing" client businesses.
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January 5, 2020

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January 5, 2020

Insider trading

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January 5, 2020

Recent bankruptcy filings in Minneapolis and St. Paul

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January 4, 2020
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Schafer: For activist investors, real change can be elusive

What really matters is whether the management team generates a return on the capital that exceeds what it costs to get the money in the first place.
Business
January 4, 2020
Holl Studio owner Michael Casler worked at his custom cabinetry office in the Wycliff building.

Remade Fisher Nut Co. showcases development in St. Paul's Midway

St. Paul's newly renovated Wycliff industrial building is the sort of project that is making the Midway the Twin Cities' next hot area for commercial development, with space for builders and makers.
Business
January 4, 2020
The future, including that of these Minneapolis' Edison High School student musicians, is threatened by $1 trillion federal deficits, wealth concentra

America should do this to advance a stronger economy for the working-to-middle class

The middle class is struggling as the top 10% get richer.
Business
January 4, 2020
After the holidays, many consumers are dealing with returns, travel delays and service contracts.

'Your call is important to us': Not really, University of Minnesota study shows

Research from the U posits that many businesses intentionally make it hard for consumers to complain — and it works.
Business
January 4, 2020
Uponor North America's Bryan Baxter (left), a process engineer; Andy Jensen, barrier line operator; and President Bill Gray inspect tubing manufacture

Building sector has challenges but it is in a good spot for 2020

For Uponor North America's president, builder confidence over the longer term is a big question.
Business
January 4, 2020
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Not much change seen for mortgage rates in 2020

It's challenging to predict where rates will head. But if the Fed's attitude is any indication, then rates should remain low next year.
Business
January 4, 2020
Giving yourself a financial penalty may keep your exercise regime on track.

Want to improve yourself in 2020? Here are 4 tips to making resolutions work

The desire to develop better habits revolve around a few core areas.
Business
January 4, 2020
Happy dog getting a bath in a tub by a groomer at a salon

Pet reset: Finding a good dog groomer

How often your dog needs to be groomed depends on breed, size, type of coat and your own standards.
Business
January 4, 2020
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How to create a retirement 'paycheck'

Making the right choices in establishing a regular source of income will remove some of the worry from your later years.
Business
January 4, 2020

Gadgets: New dual screens take cellphones to next level

The only negative with the G8X ThinQis that its third-party app support for the dual screens is limited.
Business
January 4, 2020

Business Bookshelf: 'The Finance Curse'

Business
January 4, 2020
Canada's $10 banknote.

Strongest major currency — the Canadian dollar — this year could stall out in 2020

The spotlight is on Bank of Canada policymakers.

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