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Family of boy thrown from MOA balcony sues, alleging security failures
Mall security failed to thoroughly investigate the boy's attacker when he displayed suspicious activity at the mall the day before the attack, the lawsuit says.
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Duluth Costco likely open by November
Hiring has already begun for the company's 13th location in Minnesota.
Ameriprise CEO: 'It's been great to be together again in person'
A strong stock market boosted Ameriprise's second quarter results, which beat Wall Street expectations.
Business
New Brighton's APi Group will double employees to 26,000 with $3.1B acquisition
The company will buy the Chubb fire and security business of Carrier Global Corp.
Business
Maplewood-based 3M crushes profit forecasts but warns of inflation
For more than a year, 3M's profit has been shaped by the surge in demand for its N95 face masks. But now, growth is spread across its business lines.
Business
Pentair lifts 2021 profit outlook, shares hit an all-time high
Sales of its consumer solutions division helped power the company through a second quarter dominated by material supply issues.
Business
The businesses that needed cleaning changed this spring, Ecolab's results show
As the pandemic started to come under control, more restaurants and offices reopened. And they bought Ecolab's cleaning products again.
Business
Supply chain issues complicate Polaris' continued growth
Polaris reports as 40% increase in second quarters sales, but said North American dealership sales were down because of low inventory.
With a labor shortage, why are so many older workers unemployed for so long?
Older workers as a group are recovering at a much slower rate than the rest of the working population.
Business
Eager to get into the office? Depends on your age
A generational divide exists between people who want to get back to in-person work, and those who want to stay home.
Business
Brooklyn Park's Clearfield expands as broadband demand soars
Executives at the fiber-equipment maker cite a "once a generation" moment to grow in key rural markets as pandemic makes customers realize necessity of broadband and government investment pours in.
Business
Entrepreneur turns favor for friend into gluten- and grain-free granola business
Kathryn Nelson's granola variations are being sold at nearly 50 stores across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa.
Business
Target collaborates with children's book author Christian Robinson
The Minneapolis retailer will begin to offer the limited-edition collection of clothing, books and home goods next month.
Local
High construction prices hit Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Economy forces Habitat for Humanity to scale back projects
Variety
Large music publishing firm controls half of Prince's estate
Primary Wave has bought out three siblings' interest in the estate; a deal on the value of Prince's real estate also has been reached.
Business
Minnesota firms pull in $500 million of venture capital in first half of year
But it will be tough to beat the 2020 total because Minnesota companies raised so much capital in the second half of last year.
Business
New tech officer wants to help Minneapolis' When I Work get bigger customers
Octavian Tarcea brings two decades of tech experience to the job, which reunites him with the company's CEO.
Business
Drake's Organic Spirits mix includes venture capital
A North Dakota farm boy traded commodities and oil pipes before jumping into the organic foods movement.
Business
Alexander: The cheapest way to build a small home music library
The payback on a small music library is short compared to monthly charges for streaming services.
Business
Omnichannel strategy, done right, enhances customers' interactions
Integrating the digital and physical experiences can be difficult for companies.
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