Business
Judge rules Xcel's negligence in costly coal plant accident merits refunds to customers
Minnesota regulators will make final refund decision; Xcel disputes the ruling.
Business
As U.S. Steel opens new Iron Range taconite facility, its potential foreign sale looms
Japan's Nippon Steel plans to acquire the company pending regulatory approval, but the transaction, announced in December 2023, has drawn national security and supply chain concerns.
Business
UnitedHealth Group acquires large mental health group in Twin Cities
The company's Optum division now owns three outpatient mental health providers in Minnesota.
Outdoors
Electronic licensing, carp deterrent are outdoors wins at Capitol
Outdoor Heritage Fund delivered a record $192 million to enhance habitat and support wildlife.
Business
As Timberwolves battle for NBA crown, off-court dispute simmers over team's ownership
Glen Taylor sat on one side of the court Monday night during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez sat on the other.
Business
Medtronic's pipeline of products could reverse sales plateau
The medical device company's PulseSelect technology for atrial fibrillation treatment could bump Medtronic out of its relatively flat sales from this fiscal year.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis wonders: Was rideshare deal worth trouble?
Even though they sacrificed local control, council members lauded the new statewide Uber and Lyft driver pay plan as the strongest in nation. Critics disagree.
Business
Minnesota farmers remain on guard after Michigan worker tests positive for bird flu
Minnesota has seen uptick in bird flu in commercial flocks over the last week.
Business
Ex-Honeywell engineer's invention could power EVs. Could it be weaponized, too?
A whistleblower lawsuit lays out Minnesota worker Christopher Fuller's wireless power innovation and his dispute with Honeywell over his claims that it could be used for a superweapon.
Business
Wolves' playoff run brings welcome — and free — economic boost for downtown
Unlike the Super Bowl and Final Four of recent years, the tourism bump required no upfront investment from the city having to bid and prepare for a big sporting event.
Business
Embroiled in lawsuits from wildfires, Xcel faces tradeoffs of safety vs. cost
Xcel's equipment has allegedly been a source for blazes in Colorado and Texas, but the public utility is one of many grappling with tough questions of how to prevent such disasters.
Nation
U.S. plans to sue Ticketmaster owner, accusing it of defending a monopoly
The government plans to argue in a lawsuit that Live Nation shored up its power through Ticketmaster's exclusive ticketing contracts with concert venues, as well as the company's dominance over concert tours and other businesses including venue management.
Business
Kansas denies UCare's bid for Medicaid contract
The Minneapolis-based HMO previously failed with an expansion effort to manage care for patients in Iowa.
Business
Sun Country Airlines — finally — launches new digital app
The app is the latest product to emerge from Sun Country's research and development process for new digital products,
St. Cloud
Charges: Twin Cities men pose as workers, target Minnesota communications tower in pursuit of copper
The tower's owner said that last week's break-in, which inflicted over $10,000 in damage, was the company's third in the past year.
Politics
New Minnesota law will require salary ranges in job postings
Ranges in all kinds of job postings should be in "good faith" to increase pay equity.
Business
Fast-food prices have skyrocketed. Here's a look at how much they've climbed.
If you're old enough to remember $5 footlongs from Subway, keep reading.
Business
Target's stock slides as consumers remain unconvinced of its value
The Minneapolis-based retailer said same-store sales were down for a fourth quarter in a row, even as competitors like Walmart saw increases.
Local
Robert Downey Jr. spotted at downtown Minneapolis Target
The "Iron Man" actor was promoting his Happy coffee brand.
Local
Feds accuse two business consultants to Hennepin County of stealing $1 million in pandemic aid
Tezzaree El-Amin Champion and Marcus Alexander Hamilton are accused of submitting more than 100 fraudulent invoices and grant and loan applications through their Futuristic Management Group LLC small business consultancy firm.
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