Business
June 14, 2021
North Dakota’s oil output rose a bit in April, but the state is in danger of losing its status as the nation’s second largest oil producer to New

N.D. oil production inches up, but is the state falling behind?

Its status as the No. 2 oil producer is getting shaky
Business
June 14, 2021
Maazah is in growth mode, recently getting a spot at food hall Keg and Case. From left are Nasreen Sajady, Fatima Sajady, Yasameen Sajady, Sheilla Saj

St. Paul chutney maker Maazah eyes growth, lands Keg and Case spot

Recent acceptance into a Minneapolis-based food accelerator and upcoming presence in the St. Paul food hall will fuel growth.
Loons
June 14, 2021
Former Gophers soccer player Maddie Castro shot to sink Andrea Yoch into the dunk tank at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. On Sunday, Yoch was announced

Women's soccer coming with 'pre-professional' team, women-led ownership group

With her experience as a former Minnesota United executive, team president Andrea Yoch believes Minnesota will embrace a team in the new 'W League.'
June 13, 2021

Alexander: How to get good Wi-Fi reception in a really old house

Old houses can be particularly challenging for wireless routers. Here are some solutions.
Business
June 13, 2021
Pat Regan, president of Minnesota Coaches and, for now, a part-time driver.

Amid shortage of drivers, owner of Minn. school bus company takes on routes himself

The shortage of school bus drivers began before the pandemic, but it got worse.
Business
June 13, 2021

Minnesota needs to address family leave shortfalls

Business
June 13, 2021
FireLake Grill executive chefs — from left, Albert Raven, Leonard Ventura, Edgar Beas, Robert Foster  and Dinesh Jayawardena — unveiled their ingr

Radisson Blu, with FireLake expansion on its mind, hosts 'Chopped'-like chef competition at Mall of America

Business
June 13, 2021

How to keep workers in post-pandemic economy

Business
June 13, 2021
Mike DePauw, executive director, Kruskopf & Company/KC Truth of Minneapolis.

New executive director aims to integrate services to strengthen agency

June 13, 2021
Andrew Shin, owner of Chicago Cleaners, watches YouTube and Netflix to pass the time as business is slow on June 7, 2021. (Vashon Jordan Jr./Chicago T

Offices are reopening, but business isn't rebounding at dry cleaners

As customers return to the businesses they used to frequent, many dry cleaners are no longer part of the weekly routine.
Business
June 12, 2021
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Minnesota consumers, businesses deal with fast-rising prices

Some believe the fast-rising prices are temporary. Others worry the situation could spiral into something longer lasting.
Agriculture
June 12, 2021
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Water protections return to spotlight

The EPA said it had found that the changes under Trump caused "significant environmental degradation."
Business
June 12, 2021

Minnesota manufacturers jump on electric power bandwagon

With many motivations, the product mix is changing quickly at companies including Toro, Polaris and Donaldson as technology improves and customer demand shifts.
Business
June 12, 2021
Keli Selness of Wayzata prepared to charge her Tesla before shopping at a Target in St. Louis Park with her husband and two sons last week.

More EV charging stations on the horizon for Minnesota

Within a decade, state transportation officials say they expect 20% of all Minnesota light vehicles will be electric. But for the number of EVs to increase, the construction of charging stations will have to accelerate.
Business
June 12, 2021
Research shows that people who have even one or two close pals live longer and have more emotionally stable lives.

A lonely retirement could shorten your life — so make friends

It's now believed that developing social contacts is as important as having a solid financial retirement plan.
Business
June 12, 2021
The earliest you can file for Social Security retirement benefits is age 62.

More are waiting to claim Social Security

Your "full retirement age" is when you're entitled to 100% of your benefit.
Business
June 12, 2021
According to a recent study from Fidelity Investments, 62% of caregivers report being occasionally overwhelmed with financial stress.

The cost of caregiving: When financial and emotional stress compound

Four in 10 caregivers who left their jobs say they earned less money when they returned to work, and that loss can be significant.
Business
June 12, 2021
Dr. Kyle Kingsley of Goodness Growth. “Kyle is just a natural leader,” said Matt Brown, owner of Estelle’s Eatery in Harmony, Minn., Kingsley’

St. Anthony: How a doctor and friends built Minnesota's most valuable cannabis company

Goodness Growth Holdings, known as Vireo Health until last week, got started when a doctor observed that marijuana was better for treating pain than opioids.
Business
June 12, 2021
The IRS said the letters are going to families who may be eligible based on information they included in either their 2019 or 2020 federal income tax

IRS sends 36M letters about monthly Child Tax Credit payments beginning soon

Business
June 12, 2021
Americans can become richer on paper as their assets appreciate and still pay no federal income tax.

Schafer: Making a lot of money and being rich are not the same thing

An attention-grabbing article on the income taxes paid, or not paid, by some of America's wealthiest people framed its analysis poorly.

Business

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