Business
Work resumes on Minneapolis apartments stalled by Thor bankruptcy
Two years after construction was halted by bankruptcy, new players have resumed building at Park and Franklin avenues.
Duluth
MPCA largely cleared of 'irregularities' in issuing PolyMet water permit
The judge noted, however, that the agency should not have deleted e-mails.
Local
Mall of America to lay off more than 200 employees
Loss of business due to the pandemic has slashed revenue.
Business
Toro quarter boosted by residential sales as more Americans stay close at home
The residential sales helped offset a decrease in professional segment revenue.
Local
Supermarket hazard pay because of COVID-19 going away
Some retailers have raised wages permanently, while others deal with new norm of pandemic times.
Local
Technology entrepreneur Doug Pihl dies at 81
Pihl made thousands of local investors wealthy through pioneering Minnesota-based high-technology companies.
Business
Campbell Soup signals a peak in the rush for comfort food
The maker of soups, cookies and other foods says it doesn't expect shoppers to buy at the rate they did when lockdowns began.
Minneapolis
Map of Minneapolis businesses damaged, looted after night of unrest
Fire officials are investigating the apparent torching of four retail outlets overnight that expanded the destruction well beyond the city's core.
Local
Surly to close Mpls. beer hall in November, 150 to lose jobs
The beer hall and pizzeria's final day will be Nov. 2. Owner Omar Ansari said COVID restrictions had made it unprofitable, and the closing was being planned long before employees announced they would form a union.
East Metro
Oakdale business hit a second time by alleged bookkeeper fraud
Both former bookkeepers are facing theft charges for allegedly siphoning funds from the Oakdale business.
Business
Plan for U.S. Bank site in Edina includes 23-story apartment tower
The bank is teaming with Mortenson and Orion Investment to transform the branch location.
Business
Medtronic cutting jobs as part of $450M to $475M in annual cost cuts
The reductions will include an unspecified number of job cuts.
Business
Red Wing Shoes stores to become 'job centers' on Labor Day
The company will turn its 525 stores into "job centers" on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.
St. Paul
State overstated permanent job cuts at Xcel Energy Center food vendor
DEED has corrected layoff record for Levy Premium Foodservice.
Local
Pioneering transplant surgeon Dr. John Najarian dies at 92
He served for decades as head of surgery at the University of Minnesota, in a career marked by achievement and controversy.
Eat & Drink
Butcher & the Boar has closed in downtown Minneapolis
Owners cite the pandemic and "unrest in Minneapolis" as reasons for the restaurant's demise.
Local
541 food workers laid off at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul
Levy slashes staff as the pandemic fallout cuts sporting events, concerts.
Business
Construction should start in spring on Costco store proposed for Chaska
The project, near the Kohls, would also include senior housing and apartments.
Business
Twin Cities homebuilders see early chill in August
Builders point to COVID delays and regulatory issues for sharp decline in permits.
Agriculture
Judge rules Minnesota winemakers can use more out-of-state grapes
The court's ruling means more out-of-state grapes can be used in producing Minnesota wines.
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