Business
Industrial real estate sector soars due to COVID, e-commerce
Leasing in the Twin Cities and nationally was strong, helping sector avoid vacancy woes dogging other market segments.
Business
North Dakota worried federal rulings, policies could affect oil output
The state's oil production was down 3% in December, while gas output was up.
Local
Walz scales back virus restrictions in Minnesota
Caps on indoor gatherings such as wedding receptions rose from 10 people up to 50. Restaurants can host up to 250 people up to 50% of capacity and remain open until 11 p.m.
Business
Protolabs' finances continue to be affected by pandemic
The Maple Plain-based company reported revenue decreases in the fourth quarter and 2020 and offered cautious guidance for first quarter of 2021.
Business
Minneapolis-based SPS Commerce sees 80 consecutive quarters of revenue growth
The company helps retailers connect their supply chains.
Business
Top Workplaces deadline extended until March 19
Any business with 50 employees in Minnesota can be nominated.
Business
Minnesota construction delay contributes to $1.1B price increase for Enbridge pipeline
Onset of winter and extension of the permitting process contributed to $1.1B increase.
Business
Delta sets up rapid COVID-19 test at MSP for flights to Amsterdam
Delta will offer rapid COVID-19 tests to meet a new requirement from the Dutch government.
Business
WSJ: Best Buy has cut store jobs, reduced hours of other workers
The Richfield-based retailer says it must evolve its workforce as shoppers' habits change.
Business
Hormel makes its biggest deal ever, buying Planters for $3.3 billion
It's the biggest deal Hormel has ever made and will add more than $1 billion
Business
As metal prices soar, catalytic converters targeted by thieves
Nationwide, including in the Twin Cities, police are reporting a surge in cases.
Duluth
'The house that love built': Duluth's first Ronald McDonald House opens to families
The five-bedroom suite is now available for families with children in local hospitals.
Local
$2.75 billion Red River diversion project approved
A big administrative hurdle was cleared with the approval of a permit from the Minnesota DNR.
Business
Schafer: Walz's strategy for EVs could leave dealers stranded with models
The governor's desire to change Minnesota's auto market relies too much on rules rather than incentives.
Business
Amid pandemic and legal dispute, Bremer Bank's finances held up solidly
Net profit slipped just a little but revenue rose sharply in 'challenging environment.'
Local
North Memorial Health Hospital nurse named to Biden COVID task force
Mary Turner, president of the Minnesota Nurses Association, will join group focused on health inequities.
Local
Supreme Court rules environmental lawsuit against Minneapolis 2040 plan can continue
Advocacy groups wanted Minneapolis to complete an environmental review before approving the 2040 plan.
Business
Target joins other retailers in offering paid time off for COVID-19 vaccine
The retailer also will cover transportation for those wanting shots for COVID.
Vikings
Vikings hire former receiver Martin Nance as chief marketing officer
Nance played with the Vikings in 2006 and '07, then earned business degrees at Michigan and Harvard.
Business
Cub Foods store off Lake Street, destroyed by rioting, reopens
Another closed Cub, on Broadway, will fully reopen in April with a new name and community center.
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