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Lower car prices bring better deals, but high interest rates deter some Minnesota buyers
What's working in the favor of today's buyers, though, is the ability to shop around for the best price and not settle as inventory levels rebound, experts say.
Also at stake in the Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute: Financial damages
While key question is whether deal will continue, settling the dispute could raise a number of monetary issues.
Minneapolis-based Odele grew hair care brand via Target; now, it's eyeing women's sports fans
Women owned and operated hair care company looks to tap into sports fans as latest sponsor of WNBA's Minnesota Lynx.
Sun Country Airlines' profit dented as COVID-era federal funding expires, sending airport fees up
Quarterly revenue was up 5.9% to $311 million, the company's highest for any quarter dating to 2017.
U.S. Bancorp names Gunjan Kedia new president
Kedia, whose previous title was vice chair of wealth, corporate, commercial and institutional banking, takes the role previously held by chief executive and chairman Andy Cecere.
After failed mediation, Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute heads to arbitration
Arbitration process will take place in Minneapolis and must be completed within six months, according to contract.
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.
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.
After hiring bonanza, tech workers now grapple with layoffs and disillusionment
Companies went on a tech hiring spree in the pandemic, but many of those jobs have since been cut.
Delta raises ground worker, flight attendant base pay 5%, affecting more than 5,000 in Minnesota
The carrier is also increasing the minimum starting rate for all U.S. positions to $19 per hour.
How to avoid going broke soon after starting a business
From better money management to getting a second job, entrepreneurs share what they do when the business comes first.
Cargill to sell group of grain elevators to CHS Inc.
Cargill called CHS "the right partner for this sale" based on the Minnesota-based organizations' partnership.
As other banks report decline in deposits, Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp experiencing a surge
Time deposits were up 4.6%, and money market savings were up 4.9% in banks first quarter.
Best Buy lays off some Geek Squad, phone support workers while adding AI
CEO of Richfield-based electronics retailer previously said layoffs would give Best Buy "space to reinvest into our future."
With latest expansion, Minnesota's Crisp and Green will have more than 200 locations
Launched by Twin Cities entrepreneur Steele Smiley, Crisp & Green is set to open about 60 more locations by the end of 2024, with the latest in the Milwaukee and Chicago suburbs.
Timberwolves, Lynx sale dispute likely headed to arbitration
Marc Lore said he and partner Alex Rodriguez would fight "with all means possible" against Glen Taylor to complete the last portion of the deal for controlling ownership of the teams.
Rail companies won't pay Minnesota's public safety fees, saying it contradicts federal law
Millions of dollars in fees on railroad operators fund emergency preparedness, training, and staffing costs.
Can Edwards do for Adidas what Air Jordan did for Nike? Some believe so.
Adidas launched Edwards' signature shoe last year. As Edwards' NBA notoriety rises, so does demand for his high-priced sneaker.
Twins, Thrivent deal means baseball fans will help decide where $200K in charitable donations go
As part of its agreement with the Twins, Thrivent also receives naming rights to Target Field's 3,000-seat club level and becomes the presenting sponsor of the Twins' annual season ticket plan.
New investor in Wolves/Lynx as Rodriguez, Lore near acquisition
A Washington, D.C.-based investment firm, decided not to move forward in a deal that would have provided structural financing to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to buy the teams from Glen Taylor.
Minnesota Energy Alley aims to support entrepreneurs tackling the state's climate issues
The new statewide initiative is funded through public-private partnerships.
These businesses survived the pandemic. Road construction was 'nail in the coffin'
Arden Hills and Shoreview storefronts rocked by two years of road construction on Lexington Avenue
Minneapolis ad agency Carmichael Lynch expands through absorption
Tierney, a marketing communications firm in Philadelphia, will become part of Carmichael Lynch effective May 1.
Winnebago tries to cement its Minnesota identity with Twins sponsorship
Partnership is Eden Prairie-based RV and boat maker's first major marketing deal with a major league sports team.
Once a ghost town, Walker Lake now heart of St. Louis Park's small business hub
City officials, business owners worked together to increase traffic to the city's original downtown.
NASA to use Rochester company's eye drop device
NASA SpaceX Crew8 will bring Nanodropper products to the International Space Station.
Have an idea for an invention but no formal training? Here's how to do it
Minnesota entrepreneurs share ways they turned an idea into a physical, commercial product.
Kowalski's closing unprofitable Eagan store
Employees will be offered positions at other stores, including new suburban locations opening this year and in 2025.
Why a Black-owned bookstore on Nicollet Mall fits vision for downtown's future
Retail growth must be part of the transformation of downtown Minneapolis, and it must include locally owned small businesses, leaders say.
Q&A with Pohlad Foundation's first non-family president
Susan Bass Roberts was recently named the foundation's president, making her the first non-family member to serve in that role.
Heartfelt messages, not celebrity cameos, made for best Super Bowl ads, local experts say
In effort to standout, being too elaborate or celebrity heavy muddled the message, according to ad experts from Minneapolis Carmichael Lynch
Minnesota's newest billion-dollar company bets big on ID verification tech
Shakopee-based Entrust enters talks to acquire London identity verification company, which would make it state's newest billion-dollar business.
Minnesota companies team up with America's biggest sports leagues. It's expensive, but worth it.
From smart bed maker Sleep Number to hair salon franchise Great Clips, companies are increasing brand awareness by attaching themselves to the NFL, NHL and NCAA.
St. Paul wraps up a Winter Carnival that didn't include a winter
In fact, folks appreciated the warmest "coolest celebration on Earth" many of them could remember.
Passenger shot in St. Paul on light rail in attempted robbery
Male victim suffered injuries not considered life-threatening
Media mogul Burt Cohen inspires Bloomington company's aid for people with mobility issues
Bloomington tech and ride-service company provides transportation for Burt Cohen, an inspiration for a remote-controlled seat for those who struggle with mobility.
Minneapolis tech company Jamf announces layoffs
Jamf — which provides Apple device management and security functions — has more than 2,700 employees around the world.
2023 was mostly a rough year for Minnesota companies raising venture capital
Minnesota companies raised $1.2 billion through 172 deals, ending a three-year streak of exceeding $2 billion in investor capital raised.
You've built a business that's ready to sell. Here's how some Twin Cities entrepreneurs did it.
Whether it's an investor-backed startup looking for a substantial profit by selling the business or a person near retirement, having an exit strategy or succession plan is imperative.
Eden Prairie balloon manufacturer Anagram emerges from bankruptcy as independent company
Anagram, which supplies foil balloons in more than 140 countries, was a wholly owned subsidiary of New Jersey-based Party City.
Minnesota business owners share struggles, successes when hiring in a labor shortage
They are finding hiring enough qualified workers a challenge as the state's unemployment rate remains at 3.1%.
The holiday season is ripe for ads that pull at your heartstrings — and open your wallets
If the NFL's Super Bowl is advertisers', well, Super Bowl, then the Thanksgiving-to-New Year holiday season is the industry's Olympics, when holiday sentiment makes for prime emotional promotion.
Vending machines aren't just pop and candy for these Twin Cities entrepreneurs
What people can buy from the almost 150-year-old technology has evolved from gumballs, pop and cigarettes, giving big corporations and small entrepreneurs alike a low-overhead way to expand their businesses.
A 24-hour Nicollet Mall? It's one idea to revamp downtown Minneapolis
A Minneapolis Foundation report offered several strategies for how to revitalize the traditional business district after the pandemic.
Minnesota companies pull back on e-sports, which has an audience but little revenue
Despite the games themselves generating billions in sales annually, interest for watching people play them has waned with people no longer stuck in their homes with limited entertainment options.
These entrepreneurs fueled growth on TikTok by asking: 'What's your favorite restaurant in Minneapolis?'
Software company Tavolo has found viral fame with social media videos of people on the street sharing their top establishments.
Wilfs pull plug on video gaming at Viking Lakes in Eagan
Version1's facility was open to fans attending Vikings training camp at the TCO Performance Center, where they could play on some of the company's gaming systems.
Meet the businesswoman who created Minneapolis' first BIPOC Startup Week
Charlotte Epée-WillSuN has self-funded the inaugural event, running Dec. 7-9 in downtown Minneapolis.
Rosenthal Furniture, a downtown Minneapolis landmark, closing after 128 years
Items at the company's two locations — Rosenthal Furniture in downtown Minneapolis and Rosenthal Interiors in Minnetonka — are significantly marked down as part of a total sell-off of the company's inventory.
Star Tribune names three veteran journalists to new senior leadership posts
All have multiple years of experience at Minnesota's largest news organization.
Eden Prairie balloon-maker Anagram files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Anagram, which is also seeking new ownership, is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of New Jersey-based Party City, which itself filed for bankruptcy in January.
He started 7 businesses. Now he helps others avoid the mistakes he couldn't.
Nick Tietz started ILT Academy in St. Cloud to be an education provider and co-working lab for small-business owners.
Big player in casino industry keeping close eye on effort in Minnesota to legalize sports betting
This past summer, IGT added St. Croix Casinos in Wisconsin as one of its latest customers. Among other customers are many of the casinos in Iowa and the Dakotas.
Twin Cities ride service is a clean room on wheels for those who want an infection-free lift
Created during the pandemic, Edwards RideCare serves those who desire an infection-free drive.
Fed interest rate hikes tame inflation but hit small, often diverse, business owners hardest
Women and people of color, who drove pandemic-era business growth, are especially vulnerable to rising costs.
Headed to Disney World? A superfan shares tips for a fun family vacation.
Nostalgia and fun in Orlando can make Disney worth the price of admission — especially if you follow these tips from a former Floridian.
Minnesota company's cut-resistant hockey gear sells out after player Adam Johnson's death
Warroad Hockey Co., from NHLer T.J. Oshie, produces shirts that protect the neck and wrists.
With diabetes on the rise, tech becomes crucial part of disease management
For the roughly 500,000 people in Minnesota diagnosed with diabetes, technology that automates finger-pricking and shot-giving has been an essential development.
Now that recreational cannabis is legal, here's how to start your own pot business
The state's Office of Cannabis Management hasn't yet published license applications, but they should be available in early 2025.
Canceled Twin Cities Marathon, 10 Mile registrants will receive full refunds
The events didn't happen Oct. 1 as planned because of hot weather, and organizer Twin Cities in Motion took until Friday to figure out its insurance claim and refund policy.
St. Thomas student has rung up $1M in sales keeping office furniture out of landfills
John Costello, a Schulze scholar at the university, started the business in high school.
Taking the grift out of thrifting: Minneapolis reseller's platform authenticates vintage items and their worth
Jake Webb and his partners have developed an app to authenticate vintage items and their worth.
Minneapolis firm wins AdWeek's Agency of the Year honor, ending 30-year drought
Colle McVoy's award is the biggest recognition in the advertising firm's 88-year history and the first for a Minnesota company in nearly three decades.
Former GOP Rep. Arlen Erdahl, the kind of political leader people 'yearn for,' dies at 92
He represented Minnesota's First Congressional District and also served as secretary of state.
Canceled Twin Cities Marathon is latest hurdle for the organizer
The pandemic once canceled or set capacity restraints on the annual race, which now faces a reimbursement conundrum after hot weather shuttered this year's incarnation.
Twin Cities Marathon, 10 Mile runners must wait on refund details
It's possible the approximately 8,000 marathon runners and 12,000 10-milers will have to wait another two weeks before hearing if any money is coming back their way.
Twin Cities Marathon, 10 Mile runners have to wait on refund details for canceled races
It's possible the approximately 8,000 marathon runners and 12,000 10-milers will have to wait another two weeks before hearing if any money is coming back their way.
Fitness trackers bring out the competitive spirit in Minnesotans
From fitness studios to senior living communities, wearable technology has enabled a new generation of fitness enthusiasts to not only track their performance but also see how they measure up against others.
Minnesota startup aims to remove 1B tons of carbon dioxide by 2035
Carba won this year's MN Cup competition, which culminated Monday with a grand finale at Twin Cities Startup Week.
Minnesota med-tech startups on pace to raise more than $1B again this year
Professionals in med-tech, health tech and biotech will be among those gathering around the metro for in-person and virtual events as part of Twin Cities Startup Week, which starts this weekend.
Minnesota household income continues to decline, putting more families in need
Recent data from the American Community Survey show 9.6% of the Minnesota population living below the federal poverty threshold, a slight increase from 2021.
A Minnesota startup's shortcut for finding the most emotional moment in songs? Math.
Minnetonka-based MIIR found a way to search mathematically rather than instinctively for the parts in songs that elicit a certain emotional response, which will have a big impact on industries like film, music streaming and health care.
Businesses have used customer mapping for years. Hennepin County has caught on.
The county has developed a customer journey mapping system to summarize citizens' movement through various services, from the DMV to the county medical center.
Looking for love in the Twin Cities? It can cost from a couple bucks to $100,000
Finding a match doesn't have to be expensive, but a commitment of time and a bit of money can help.
