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Medcalf: Inside the world of Minnesota sneakerheads
A growing community of sneaker aficionados sees footwear as a mode of self-expression
Business
Crypto boom a boon for electricity providers, but questionable for climate
Crypto mining centers, which consume huge amounts of electricity, are popping up in Minnesota and North Dakota. Critics say they enhance fossil fuel power production.
St. Paul
What you need to know about St. Paul's new rent control policy
As the city's rent stabilization ordinance officially takes effect, here are answers to some common questions.
Business
Automakers are the new players in the race to control metals
Eager to produce EVs, automakers are confronting potential shortages in key metals used in batteries.
Business
Things to consider when crypto becomes an option for your 401(k)
The stock market is enough of a thrill ride for many people. But for some, the mainstreaming of cybercurrency is welcome.
Business
Chris Farrell: It's too early to use retirement savings to speculate in cryptocurrency
Fidelity's decision to let 401(k) savers put some of their investment in bitcoin is highly risky, our columnist says.
Business
What do higher oil prices mean for your summer travel?
The economical vacation this year may be in a big city where you don't have to rent a car.
Business
How Twin Cities banking executives helped the state's first Black-owned bank come to town
Detroit-based First Independence Bank, a Black-owned bank, held a grand opening at its first Minneapolis branch last week.
Business
Rental apps become a key to reviving old Minnesota hotels
Developer Grant Carlson plans to use technology to run two historic boutique hotels.
Agriculture
Despite COP26 promises, deforestation spreads
Brazil had the largest share of tree loss last year, followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo and Bolivia, as landowners make forests into agricultural land.
Business
Locally raised halal meat presents new opportunities for Minnesota producers
Most halal goat meat now comes frozen from Australia and New Zealand, but there's an effort afoot to create a fresh, local supply.
Business
Prepare to haggle amid wide pricing variations at appliance dealers in Twin Cities
Appliances are on constant sale and yet consumers usually still overpay, Twin Cities Consumers' Checkbook found.
World
Ukrainians plead for Mariupol rescue; Russian advance crawls
Ukrainian forces fought village by village Saturday to hold back a Russian advance through the country's east, while the United Nations worked to broker a civilian evacuation from the last defensive stronghold in the bombed-out ruins of the port city of Mariupol.
Business
Otto Bremer Trust trustee who pushed hardest for Bremer Bank sale removed
But the judge said the trust has right to sell its ownership of Bremer Bank.
Business
Timeline of the fight between Otto Bremer Trust and Bremer Bank
The leaders of two organizations began fighting in 2019 over the future of Minnesota's fourth-largest bank.
Business
Fight over tree fund sticking point in Minnesota Legislature's dueling drought bills
House Democrats want to spend $13 million to replace shade trees lost to drought, as well as millions in grants and loans to farmers and ranchers. Senate Republicans are balking.
Business
Another problem appears for Medtronic's HeartWare device
The company and government examined three instances when HeartWare users experienced pump thrombosis, a severe malfunction.
Business
Target pays $5M to settle pricing accuracy allegations
The San Diego County District Attorney's Office accused the retailer of using geofencing technology to raise prices when customers entered stores.
Business
'Copycat' cannabis edibles draw ire of big food companies
Packaging that mirrors major brands are called "unscrupulous" and potentially dangerous for children.
Business
Live updates | US official: Ukraine resistance slows Russia
WASHINGTON -- A senior U.S. defense official said Friday the Russian offensive is going much slower than planned in part because of the strength of the Ukrainian resistance.
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