Rochester
Rochester eager to welcome tourists after 'nightmare' two years
City, business officials tout 2022 plans.
Business
Get ready for another energy price spike: High electric bills
National average utility rates have jumped because of a surge in natural gas prices and could keep rising rapidly for years as utilities invest in electric grids.
Agriculture
Wet, cold spring keeps farmers out of fields across Minnesota
A weekly crop report from the USDA shows Minnesota farmers are behind on planting season as wet, dreary weather persists.
Business
After an explosive decade, craft beer growth slows as industry matures
With 10,000 people gathered for this week's Craft Brewers Conference in Minneapolis, leaders say the industry is maturing and smaller breweries must keep pace with consumers.
Business
April was best on record for home builders in the Twin Cities area
Permits to build houses and apartments soared last month after a sluggish start to 2022.
Business
Blue Cross parent's operating income slipped to $28.3 million in 2021
One-time factors impacted earnings for a third consecutive year at the state's largest nonprofit health insurer
Russia storms Mariupol plant as some evacuees reach safety
Russian forces Tuesday began storming the steel mill containing the last pocket of resistance in Mariupol, Ukrainian defenders said, just as scores of civilians evacuated from the bombed-out plant over the weekend reached relative safety and recounted days and nights filled with dread from constant shelling.
Business
Will mortgage rates go down soon? Why did they shoot up in 2022?
Mortgage rates have gone up much faster than the Fed has raised rates so far. The Fed is expected to raise short-term rates another half percentage point this week.
Business
Bremer trustees not out to profit by trying to sell bank, judge says
The judge overseeing the Bremer Bank dispute opened the door for a new attempt to put the bank up for sale.
Business
Nation's return to in-store shopping is clear at largest Twin Cities malls
So far this year, foot traffic at some of the most popular metro malls is up. Several are now doing better than they were at this time in 2019.
Business
Great River completes $227M sale of North Dakota coal plant, transmission line
Maple Grove-based Great River will continue buying electricity from the plant under its new owner, Rainbow Energy Marketing.
Business
3M loses latest earplug trial, now has nine defeats and six victories
Only one more bellwether trial is scheduled in massive litigation over allegations that 3M military earplugs were defective.
Business
Public-private coalition plans $2B fund to revitalize Twin Cities
The GroundBreak Coalition will use business, philanthropic and public capital to help rebuild the corridor hit by riots after George Floyd's death and address inequities in home ownership and business in the Twin Cities.
Business
Clear marketing and white sheets: How Minnesota's top Airbnb hosts make things run
Minnesota's highest-rated Airbnb hosts offer their top tips for running a short-term rental.
Business
Thinking of starting a business in Minnesota? Here's what you should know
The nuances go on and on, so we talked with a few entrepreneurs in the Twin Cities about their journey.
Business
AI useful for legal, patents research
Artificial intelligence can take over the mundane tasks, creating efficiency for lawyers
Business
How to spot hidden charges in food delivery apps
Beyond the traditional delivery fee, menu items might cost more if you order through a delivery service like Grubhub, DoorDash or Uber Eats.
Business
Singletary: Start getting ready to repay student loans
That latest pause, which goes through August, includes new help for borrowers who were in default before the pandemic.
Business
Harvey Mackay: Rediscover the lost art of eye contact and see the magic
Eye contact is key to good communication, even on video calls.
Business
Shakopee Amazon workers walk out to demand higher pay, time off for Eid
The Muslim holiday is celebrated with a feast to break monthlong fasting.
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