Local
March 19, 2020
Compass Airlines, a Twin Cities-based regional carrier, is shutting down.

Twin Cities-based Compass Airlines points to coronavirus as factor in shutting down

The Twin Cities-based regional carrier with an NWA heritage says it's done as of April 7.
Local
March 19, 2020
Feben Ghilagaber works as a server at a restaurant in the airport marched with other workers during a rally for a $15 minimum wage Thursday November 2

MSP Airport workers will have to wait for a raise

With aviation industry in a free fall, minimum wage measure will be delayed.
Local
March 19, 2020
Southdale Mall in Edina. (GLEN STUBBE/Star Tribune)

Galleria, Kohl's join Southdale Center, MOA in temporary closing

Shopping centers and stores say closing will help stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Business
March 19, 2020

Parasole restaurants shutting down, laying off 1,100 workers

Final paychecks will come March 23. Future uncertain.
Local
March 19, 2020
Mike Stevenson flipped his barber shop sign to closed after learning state regulators had clarified that hair and nail salons, spas and other similar

Beyond salons and spas, Minnesota orders many more services to cease operations

Tanning, tattoo and other body art, massage and similar body work also must halt.
Local
March 18, 2020
Tan Do finishes cleaning up Tuesday afternoon at his downtown Minneapolis restaurant, Skyway Wok, after deciding to close for most of the rest of the

Got a small business in Minnesota that closed due to COVID-19? Do this next

Try to lower expenses, renegotiate rent, seek government help.
Local
March 18, 2020
Demi Owner/Chef Gavin Kaysen. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com Gavin Kaysen's new restaurant, Demi, has opened in the North Loop.

Minnesota restaurants, bars and other venues get tax extension

Chef Gavin Kaysen got the ear of the governor and Minneapolis mayor.
Duluth
March 18, 2020
Planets Mars (left) and Saturn (center) shine brightly against the backdrop of the Milky Way above Fire Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. ] MARK

Minnesota requests elusive U.S. Forest Service study on copper mining effects

The Minnesota DNR said it needs the research for its review of Twin Metals' copper-mine plan.
Local
March 18, 2020
FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 file photo, a surgeon directs a special camera to be able to view his patient's cancer tumor on monitors while p

Decision on delaying elective surgery will be made at local level

At least four major health systems in Minnesota already have announced decisions to postpone elective care in various ways.
Local
March 18, 2020
Neel Kashkari, in a file photo, speaking at a conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Fed chief floats forgivable loans for small business

The idea would be to prevent a massive, prolonged spike in unemployment.
Local
March 18, 2020
General Mills' latest results were shaped by spending before the recent run on cereals and other packaged foods caused by anxiety about coronavirus.

Coronavirus is changing food demand by the week, General Mills says

Executives of the Golden Valley-based food company said they have been in closer contact with U.S. retailers than ever before, with its plants at full capacity.
Local
March 18, 2020
Hi Hi Market and Gas in Lakeville had the lowest price in the Twin Cities metro on Wednesday morning, according to GasBuddy.com. (Shari L. Gross/Star

Gas prices are sinking in Twin Cities, and they're likely to go even lower

Crude prices at an 18-year low are translating to lower prices at the pump.
Local
March 18, 2020
With the Covid-19 virus spreading across the country and state, it appears that Minnesotan's are taking the restrictions and social distancing serious

Delta, Sun Country cut flight schedules more deeply because of coronavirus

Local
March 18, 2020
Tony Wiener of Cardinal Homes posed for a photo at the site of one of his homes being built in Woodbury.

Twin Cities homebuilders watch promising season turn sour

Duluth
March 18, 2020
Aerial view looking over Birch Lake toward the site of the Twin Metals underground mine.

Federal judge hands Twin Metals major win in fight over mining near Boundary Waters

Copper-mining opponents assailed the decision as a "slap in the face."
Business
March 18, 2020
Isanti Liquor store manager John Jacobi enjoyed a lighthearted moment with coworkers.

Some Minnesota liquor stores are beating Total Wine at its own game

Total Wine's rivals benefit from state law that requires equal access to products
Business
March 18, 2020
John Desteian, right, owner of Lompian Wines, a small importer of European wines, employs 10 people including operations manager Mark Mueller. Desteia

Days of wine and tariffs weigh heavily on Minnesota wine importers

Businesses find themselves in the middle of a U.S.-E.U. trade dispute over aircraft manufacturing
Business
March 18, 2020
The Bremer Bank branch in IDS Center
(AARON LAVINSKY/Star Tribune)

Banks, credit unions closing branches in response to coronavirus threat

Many drive-throughs, ATMs remain open, as well as mobile banking.
Local
March 18, 2020
The Gonda Building, which is part of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic among Minnesota health care providers postponing elective surgeries because of coronavirus

They're the state's largest providers of hospital care.
Local
March 18, 2020
Mall of America closes; Target, Best Buy to reduce hours

Mall of America closes; Target, Best Buy to reduce hours

Retailers are headed into difficult economic time, experts say.

Business

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