Business
Judge orders 3M CEO to attend mediation for earplug lawsuits
Mike Roman is required to go to Florida this week to help resolve costly federal litigation against 3M military earplugs.
Business
Minnesota hog farms say they were fleeced by Windom plant's bankruptcy
As HyLife filed for bankruptcy, a farmer delivered hogs to the Windom plant and says he's owed nearly $1 million. Lawyers threaten to invoke century-old Packers and Stockyards Act that protects livestock farmers.
Business
Fed's Kashkari says higher capital requirements would bolster banking system
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis wrote an essay outlining his thinking.
Business
Mackay: Employees know when they are not valued; build a culture of positivity
Employees follow the lead when culture is concerned. It must be built and reinforced from the top.
Business
Job loss and layoffs are scary, but take these steps to stabilize your situation
As 3M, Best Buy, Medtronic and other companies announce layoffs, here are some tips to navigate the tough time.
Local
East African Business Association aims to strengthen immigrant business owners
The association was launched to help educate and train entrepreneurs from East Africa.
Obituaries
Minnesota food science pioneer Hong Sik 'Peter' Park dies at 86
The Korean immigrant led the development of calcium-fortified yogurt, helping usher in an era of functional food ingredients.
Business
Semicolons have their place in writing
Some people don't like them, but they help with cadence and clarity.
Business
Ramstad: The economic measure no one is talking about at the Minnesota Capitol
The numbers aren't final, but state government will grow seven to 10 times faster than Minnesota's economy overall.
Business
Xcel, Minnesota vie for billions in federal funds to create 'clean' hydrogen hub
The proposal would jump-start several hydrogen projects in North Dakota and Minnesota, including Xcel using renewable power to make hydrogen for a potential fertilizer plant in Morris.
Politics
Minnesota lawmakers unveil compromise health budget, delay on MinnesotaCare expansion
Mayo Clinic victorious in raising objects to health care affordability board, nurse staffing committees.
North Metro
Energy secretary announces electric vehicle grants, spotlights clean energy in Minnesota
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced grants to two nonprofits to make electric vehicles more accessible to underserved communities.
Local
Mike Lindell's $5 million contest winner takes him to federal court
A Nevada man is chasing a prize that arbitrators ruled he is owed in a contest over the 2020 election. The MyPillow CEO wants a state court to vacate the award.
Business
Target recalls nearly 5M candles after reports of burns, cuts
Target received 137 reports of the candle jars breaking during use, which caused at least six injuries.
South Metro
Former Sears store at Burnsville Center declared hazardous building
The city said the building no longer has working sprinklers or a fire alarm system.
Business
After brief slowdown, Minnesota's job market ramps up in April
The state added 4,500 jobs in April, and the unemployment rate held steady at 2.8%.
Business
Saturday Dumpling Co. honors immigrant family's legacy, seals its Minneapolis success
Peter Bian, with wife Linda Cao, made his mother's authentic Chinese recipe into a sought-after Twin Cities dish.
Business
While Target grapples with frugal consumers, Walmart thrives on its groceries
Walmart raised its predictions for the rest of the year as Target prepares for a decline.
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