Variety
May 14, 2022
Pandemic unleashes a tsunami of weddings in  Minnesota

Pandemic unleashes a tsunami of weddings in Minnesota

There are too many ceremonies and not enough venues.
May 14, 2022

Black Americans are acutely underrepresented in farming; Cargill is working to change that

Business
May 14, 2022

Levin: What Tickle Me Elmo can teach you about economic bubbles

The concept of bubbles is an important one for investors, especially those who are trying to make big decisions about real estate and cryptocurrency.
Business
May 14, 2022
The tech sector in Toronto is growing while in the U.S., IT jobs are stagnant.

U.S. visa limitations lead to growth in Toronto's tech sector

Business
May 14, 2022
The regional grid operator has warned that there could be capacity problems if there is a big spike in demand. Shown are lines near Hampton along Rout

Midwest, including Minn., at greater risk for rolling blackouts

As the energy feeding the regional electricity grid changes from coal to more renewable, a big spike in demand could cause a power shortfall, the grid regulator says.
Business
May 14, 2022
Nearly half of Americans 55 and over don’t have a will. Above, literature available at the Legal Self-Help Center at the Anoka County Courthouse.

Without an estate plan and will, families can struggle to sort your finances after you die

A person's hard-earned wealth can disappear if they die without a will.
Business
May 14, 2022
Core samples at Twin Metals in Ely, Minn., are used to determine the richness of copper, nickel and other precious metals.

No industry is more important to EVs than mining, but investors aren't buying it

The mining industry has an image problem to navigate as it seeks capital to respond to demand from the electric vehicle market.
Business
May 14, 2022
College graduates should start their careers in exploration mode — and with an eye on their finances.

Farrell: For college graduates, it's a time to explore life and make smart money moves

Stretch out school loans for the moment, save what you can and build the habit of generosity.
Business
May 14, 2022
The prospect that inflation may have peaked didn’t arrest the negative sentiment in stock markets last week.

Hard to have faith in the Fed's new religion

Columnists say the Fed clearly wants to rein in inflation, but may relent if the market damage turns extensive.
Agriculture
May 14, 2022
Black Americans are acutely underrepresented in farming; Cargill is working to change that

Black Americans are acutely underrepresented in farming; Cargill is working to change that

The agribusiness is attempting to bring more minority farmers into the supply chain through price premiums and new market opportunities in hopes of reversing historical discrimination.
Business
May 13, 2022
High energy prices, leading to Minnesota gasoline prices of more than $4 a gallon, also led to higher oil and gas production in North Dakota, accordin

High oil prices spark North Dakota crude output — and motorists' fuel bills

North Dakota's oil production rose decently in March. Gasoline prices in Minnesota recently crossed the $4 barrier.
Business
May 13, 2022
Stunning Beauty Supply owner Henrietta Smaller used grant money from Comcast to tide her business over as it built a customer base.

Small business grant allows Burnsville beauty supply store to stabilize, grow

Comcast offers $10,000 grants to businesses owned by women and people of color through a program launched after George Floyd's killing.
Politics
May 13, 2022
A revenue department error meant the state didn’t collect enough taxes from some of its wealthiest residents for two straight years.

State error means wealthy Minnesotans owe more taxes

The state collected about $38M too little in 2019 and 2020 from some of its wealthiest taxpayers.
Business
May 13, 2022
Medtronic has its operational headquarters in Fridley.

Medtronic closes on deal to acquire Intersect ENT

The announcement came one day after the Federal Trade Commission imposed conditions on the acquisition.
Business
May 13, 2022
Panache CEO and co-founder Ameeta Jaiswal-Dale bottling elderberry-infused apple juices. Having “functional” ingredients in beverages is a key tre

Minnesota-made drinks aim to do more for your body than quench thirst

Consumers are looking for added benefits from their everyday food and drink to boost their health and wellness.
Business
May 12, 2022
Tim Baylor during a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday on a $68 million residential-commercial project he is leading in north Minneapolis.

Construction starts on $68M apartment, commercial complex in north Minneapolis

The project is one of the largest ever outside downtown and led by veteran businessman Tim Baylor, Catalyst Opportunity Funds, private investors and local government.
Business
May 12, 2022
SunOpta CEO Joe Ennen said innovation, such as this tropical dragonfruit smoothie bowl, is key for fruit products as “there’s only so much value o

Eden Prairie's SunOpta starts seeing turnaround in fruit business

Changes to production along with product innovation are boosting the plant-based food company's fruit segment.
Business
May 12, 2022
Medtronic’s operational headquarters are located in Fridley.

FTC says Medtronic must divest subsidiary of device maker it wants to acquire

Medical device manufacturer is trying to buy Intersect NET Inc., a maker of sinus implants, in a $936.2 million deal.
Business
May 12, 2022
Joe Puishys, chairman of the Minneapolis Club board, sits in the downtown club’s dining room.

Money-losing Minneapolis Club gains traction with two-year turnaround effort

The 125-year-old downtown club, facing membership decline and losses for several years, has invested in a comeback plan.
Business
May 11, 2022
AT&T’s network in Minnesota and nearby states now uses GPS to pinpoint the location of callers to  emergency services. File photo of an AT&T store.

AT&T rolls out location tracking on emergency calls from Minnesota cellphones

The No. 3 mobile carrier will now use GPS signals to spot callers to 911 systems.

Business

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