St. Cloud
Barely any venture capital makes it to greater Minnesota. Meet the folks trying to change that.
Over the last decade, less than 4% of venture capital invested in the state went outside the Twin Cities.
Business
What a Trump immigration crackdown would mean for Minnesota's economy
The state's labor shortage is among the country's more severe, with just 51 workers for every 100 open jobs.
Business
Biden opens door for tax credits so corn farmers can grow jet fuel
Corn growers can qualify for the lucrative credits if they use cover crops and avoid tilling the soil.
Business
Congress slams UnitedHealth's cybersecurity, calls company 'a monopoly on steroids'
Andrew Witty is on Capitol Hill today, answering questions about the health giant's data breach.
Business
Marijuana rescheduling will make pot businesses 'significantly more profitable'
Tax write-offs could save businesses millions and lead to lower prices for consumers.
Business
Taylor, Lore, Rodriguez head to mediation over Timberwolves, Lynx ownership
If parties can't come to a resolution over the cancelled sale, arbitration is the next step.
Business
Minnesota bankruptcy law firm files for bankruptcy after losing fight with another bankruptcy firm
The St. Cloud firm, one of the oldest bankruptcy law firms in the state, lost a fight involving Google Ads.
Business
Food companies keep pushing protein. How much do we actually need?
Protein is in high demand, and it is showing up in more packaged foods as a result.
Gophers
Tough question for Gophers donors: Give to the U or to the athletes?
There's a delicate dance of donating to college athletics in 2024. One of the steps is how all parties figure out who gets what and how. That's part of the new world in the NIL era.
Business
A 'leaner' 3M emerges as CEO hands off company to new leader
After spinning off its health care division, 3M forecasts boosted profits this year but smaller dividend.
Business
While homebuilding is up in the Twin Cities, apartment construction is way behind
At a time when there's already a shortage of housing in many parts of the metro, apartment developers have received only enough permits to build 115 apartments and other multifamily units, 55% fewer than last year.
Business
General Mills buys Belgian pet food brand Edgard & Cooper
The acquisition gives the company broad access to a $25 billion pet food market in Europe.
Business
Ecolab sells surgical business for nearly $1 billion
Medline, an Illinois-based private company, bought the unit, which makes products such as operating room drapes.
Business
Target CEO was paid $18.1 million in 2023
The company's profits improved last year but Brian Cornell's realized pay dropped 47%.
Business
CHS and ag co-op Growmark decide not to merge
The two cooperatives began an "exploratory process" early this year.
Business
Land O'Lakes delivers a profit for its dairy unit that, like the industry, has been strained
The Minnesota-based cooperative's animal nutrition business is "in transition," however.
Business
General Mills could sell $2B-plus North American yogurt business, including Yoplait
Golden Valley-based Mills already has sold its stake in yogurt in Europe.
Business
Minneapolis-made app aims to be embedded in car touch screens
A Q&A with Jazz Hampton, the CEO of Minneapolis-based TurnSignl, an on-demand, real-time app that gives drivers access to live legal representation during traffic stops and accidents.
Business
What commission changes mean for Minnesota homebuyers, sellers and agents
The National Association of Realtors' settlement, reached in March, is most likely to affect those looking to purchase a home.
Business
Mackay: Asking the right type of questions can help get you ahead
The key is to ask open-ended questions and listen closely before asking a follow-up.
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