Business
In 3M military earplugs case, attention now moves to mediation in bankruptcy court
A federal judge in Florida said mediation is now at an impasse in the liability case involving Aearo military earplugs. But mediation continues in regard to the cases in 3M subsidiary Aearo's bankruptcy case.
Business
Sun Country Airlines, to focus on growth areas, will stop transporting U.S. mail
The leisure carrier will focus on core businesses: passenger service, cargo and charter. USPS mail transport is a tiny fraction of its overall work.
Business
Wage gap in Minnesota falling, but inflation dragging progress
While wages have risen across the spectrum, they've grown the fastest for workers in the bottom half, economists with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development found.
Business
Twin Cities home-care company to pay $1.6M to settle wage theft case
The case against Baywood Home Care centered on accusations it failed to pay 136 workers overtime.
Business
Egg costs peck away at budgets for consumers and businesses
While egg prices may have peaked, they likely won't fall quickly. Minnesota businesses that go through hundreds or thousands of eggs per week are still feeling the pain.
Politics
Minnesota leaders propose new spending to boost workforce
Walz pitched his economic development plans for the next budget Thursday.
Business
After outsourcing trouble, Blue Cross of Minnesota hiring 300-plus to manage public insurance enrollees
Health plan will bring back work it started outsourcing in 2018 following a rocky transition that led to eight corrective action plans and $13 million in state sanctions.
Local
Minnesota staffing agency to pay $250,000 after U.S. probe into worker discrimination
Justice Department alleged that Masterson Staffing illegally required certain documents from noncitizens to prove permission to work.
Business
Minnesota's job growth streak came to an end in December
The state lost 5,200 jobs last month and the unemployment rate ticked up to 2.5%
Business
MNsure reports nearly 130,000 enrollees for health care insurance in 2023
The CEO of the state's program, Nate Clark, also announced plans to retire in March.
Business
Winona's Fastenal reported a 6% bump in Q4 profits
Fastenal's quarterly results are a good indicator of industrial, manufacturing and construction activity. It also released its first ever ESG report earlier this week.
Local
Lawmakers weigh action on concerns over U president Gabel's Securian board seat
The U's regents approved Joan Gabel's appointment to the corporate board in December, but some critics want further review.
Business
McDonald's franchisee reaches agreement with the state in sexual harassment case
Hyder Investments has agreed to strengthen policies and to hold regular workplace trainings.
Business
UnitedHealth's Optum gets FDA warning letter over 'serious deficiencies' at infusion facility
The agency cited a presence of vermin at drug compounding site in Arizona.
Business
Bemidji residents weigh in on proposed Sanford-Fairview merger
About two-thirds of speakers at a public meeting voiced support for the deal and the South Dakota-based health system, which has owned the town's hospital since 2011.
Business
Number of Minnesota home sales in 2022 at an eight-year low, but prices hit a new high
Price gains and declines in sales were more pronounced in the Twin Cities metro.
Business
Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Mesabi Metallics' bid to keep critical iron ore leases
The Department of Natural Resources is now set to reassign state leases for the long-stalled Mesabi project to other mining interests.
Business
Kowalski's plans to open grocery store at Southdale Center in Edina in 2024
The store will replace the former Herberger's space on the ground level.
Business
Minnesota startups will likely see another rocky year for venture funding
Venture deals already fell about 16% in 2022. Now, investors say they will be more concerned about a company's execution and traction in the market.
Business
Lee Anderson made his fortune by adding onto his family's plumbing business
Lee and Penny Anderson pledged $75 million to University of St. Thomas on Tuesday.
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