Randball
February 26, 2021
FILE - Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery during a game in 2019.

Ex-Lynx guard Montgomery becomes part owner of Atlanta team

The team was sold after former Sen. Kelly Loeffler came under fire from players in the league. Messaging from players played a role in Loeffler's U.S. Senate defeat.
Business
February 26, 2021

38 Minnesota companies make national Top Workplaces list

Learn more about Arctic Wolf and the 37 other companies on the list, plus how employers can make the "hybrid" workplace work.
Business
February 26, 2021
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Golden Valley startup selling fishing tackle, gear hooks $2.1M in investments

Omnia not only sells the gear, it helps consumers pick out what they need for specific lakes.
Business
February 26, 2021
Dave Bortnem, chief executive of online insurance marketplace Direct Benefits, is planning for a future that will blend the flexibilities of remote wo

How Minnesota companies can make 'hybrid' workplaces work

As more companies consider having remote and office-based employees, leaders are wondering how to play fair.
Business
February 25, 2021
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Zillow to make cash offers for houses in Twin Cities based on its 'Zestimates'

Zillow, other iBuyers say their approach makes selling a house easier; others are not so sure.
Business
February 25, 2021
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Amusement operators sue Walz over curfew, other restrictions on bars

The lawsuit notes that other establishments, such as retail stores, aren't subject to the same constraints.
Business
February 25, 2021
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Tennant still being hit by COVID-19 effects

Revenue and earnings fell in 2020, but the company is off to a busy 2021 highlighted by a CEO change, new product introductions and the sale of one of its units.
Business
February 25, 2021
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Hazelden Betty Ford promoting its medical director to chief executive

Dr. Joseph Lee — who will be the first physician and person of color to lead the addiction treatment organization — specializes in child and adolescent addiction.
Business
February 25, 2021
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Allina, Optum plan to build surgery center in Brooklyn Park

Joint venture that was formed in 2019 plans to open or acquire about a dozen surgery centers in five years.
Business
February 25, 2021
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Specialized mini Apple stores to open in Target locations, online

The deal also means more Apple products will be available
Business
February 25, 2021
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Best Buy making changes to shift retailer further toward 'digital-first'

The Richfield-based retailer reckons with online shopping but it expects sales to slow.
Business
February 25, 2021
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Minn. Supreme Court sends PolyMet air permit for copper mine back to the Court of Appeals

High court tells Appeals Court to address whether PolyMet was deceptive.
Business
February 24, 2021
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Oft-delayed residential high-rise in downtown Duluth is back on again

The 200-unit complex will be among the city's tallest buildings.
Duluth
February 24, 2021
Natural gas prices are heading up. burner in natural gas water heater

Duluth residents should be spared natural gas bill spike

The city-owned utility was shielded from recent high market prices, officials said.
Duluth
February 24, 2021
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Pipeline workers among those arrested in sex trafficking sting

The two were fired, and Enbridge said it has "zero tolerance for illegal and exploitive behavior."
Business
February 24, 2021
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Good news for renters? Twin Cities apartment vacancies are rising

The market appears to be giving renters more clout, aligning supply, demand.
Business
February 24, 2021
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Rep. Phillips' subcommittee debates minimum wage hike

Panel seeking input from small businesses on what effects a wage hike would have.
Business
February 24, 2021
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Schafer: Sure, retirement savings for many held up in 2020. We should still do better.

Business
February 24, 2021
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Bakers, pet lovers lifted profits for Land O'Lakes in 2020

As farmers cut back in some areas, the giant cooperative relied more heavily on butter, pet food sales for growth.
Business
February 24, 2021
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Best Buy will give employees time off for COVID-19 vaccine, announces bonuses

Full-time workers will receive $500, plus eight hours PTO if they get the vaccine.

Business

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