Business
March 21, 2023
The tritium at the Monticello plant leaked from a 3-inch pipe that carried water from the plant’s turbine building to its reactor building.

Monticello leak of radioactive water was 6th worst of its kind

The well that first showed evidence of a tritium leak now shows levels about half the original amount, MPCA says
Business
March 21, 2023
Jon Sabes, formerly of Foxo Technologies

Minneapolis biotechnology company under SEC investigation

The Securities and Exchange commission is seeking documents related to the November firing of Foxo Technologies' CEO.
Variety
March 21, 2023
Ellie explores the ruined remains of Seattle in search of revenge in “The Last of Us Part II.”

Mall of America is the fourth best mall for hiding out in a zombie apocalypse

Bloomington's massive MOA is in the top four malls for zombie attack survival.
Business
March 21, 2023
Mike Collyard

St. Anthony: Litigator who won largest Minnesota jury verdict got no-frills start

Mike Collyard, a Robins Kaplan partner, lawyered the case that could grow to $1 billion-plus against the bank of fraudster Tom Petters.
Agriculture
March 21, 2023
Folks gathered to talk and get a look at the equipment offerings at Ziegler Ag Equipment, Farmfest 2021.

Minnesota debates right-to-repair bills as tractor makers, farm groups seek amends

In January, the Farm Bureau struck a deal with John Deere to open their computer codes to independent mechanics to fix farm machinery. Some farmers say more is needed.
Business
March 20, 2023
Steve Leuthold

Steve Leuthold, high-end investor who donated most of his wealth, dies at 85

He founded the Leuthold Group.
Business
March 20, 2023

Some Gerber infant formula made in Eau Claire, Wis., recalled over bacteria concerns

The recall of Good Start SoothePro products was voluntary, and no sickness has been reported.
Business
March 20, 2023
Image of Delta Air Lines plane.

Traveling to Tokyo? Delta Air Lines is bringing back nonstop flights from MSP

The Atlanta-based carrier plans to have service at MSP fully restored by summer.
Business
March 20, 2023
Mike Mikan is the chief executive of Bright Health Group.

Bright Health paid executives $3.77 million in bonuses as the business foundered

A health care strategist calls it "pay-for-failure." The Bloomington-based health insurer said its incentives formula called for bigger bonuses.
Business
March 20, 2023
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan want to send tax rebate checks to millions of Minnesotans.

Could Minnesota's proposed rebate checks fuel even higher inflation?

Some economists have raised the question after a number of states already passed tax rebates, but rebate supporters argued much bigger factors drive inflation.
Business
March 19, 2023
Voro’s Matt O’Laughlin, partner and chief operating officer, and Chris Gauron, partner and CEO, on the roof of the digital marketing firm’s Minn

Minnesota marketing firms testing how ChatGPT can help their work

For digital marketing, whether it be easier writing tasks or generating ideas, the artificial intelligence program has potential, they say.
Business
March 19, 2023

Here's how to prepare for a recession, if it actually happens

Financial experts say now is a good time to save, pay down debt and keep career contacts fresh.
Business
March 19, 2023
Taking notes and reviewing them can help your memory.

Harvey Mackay: Here are some easy tricks to train your memory

Memory can get better over time, if you pay attention and develop ways that help you remember facts and people.
South Metro
March 18, 2023
New Ukrainian refugees and new Home Depot employees Semen Romanov, right to left, Nazur Teteruk and Nataliia Dmytrenko, during training at a new Home

Jobs mean community to Ukrainian refugees in Minnesota

A Home Depot warehouse provides a lifeline to Minnesota group who fled war and are now starting work.
March 18, 2023

Karmel mall's Basim Sabri makes his biggest move, a sign of growing immigrant prosperity

Business
March 18, 2023
Attorney Randy Medina ponders a notice posted on the front doors of a Silicon Valley Bank branch that collapsed recently.

Rising rates, bank failures weigh on investors' psyche

Recent bank shutdowns led to whipsaw trading as investors digested the news and made bets on the larger economic implications.
Business
March 18, 2023

Correct placement of clauses, adverbs key to clear writing

Unintended messages are sent if modifiers are misplaced.
Business
March 18, 2023
Basim Sabri, developer and owner of Karmel Mall, ran into his cousin Safya Sabri at the shopping center in south Minneapolis last week.

Ramstad: Karmel Mall's Basim Sabri makes his biggest move, a sign of growing immigrant prosperity

Construction is nearing an end on a $50 million building that doubles the size of the Karmel mall and adds apartments.
Business
March 18, 2023
Rob Kirby, left, author of the graphic memoir “Marry Me a Little,” with his husband and longtime partner John Capecci.

Farrell: How do you know if downsizing in retirement is right for you?

Many ambivalent thoughts, captured perfectly in Rob Kirby's "Marry Me a Little."
Business
March 17, 2023
More Gen Z workers are likely to switch jobs this year after a record turnover year in 2022. Carpenter Paul Olson is one of those who switched careers

Gen Z job market turnover expected to exceed 2022 levels

Robert Half survey finds younger workers and working parents are looking for more pay, more flexibility and a better cultural fit.

Business

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