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Former Medtronic CEO Omar Ishrak leads health care company seeking $750M IPO
Medtronic has expressed an interest in buying 1.5 million of shares being offered in the IPO of Compute Health Acquisition Corp.

Good Grocer to reopen volunteer-powered grocery store in south Minneapolis
After being closed since 2018, the Good Grocer is set to reopen on Nicollet Avenue.

Plymouth-based Christopher & Banks files for bankruptcy protection
The women's apparel chain said its sales plummeted during the pandemic.

Target has blockbuster holiday season as sales surged 17%
Comparable sales — including a 4% increase in same-store sales and a doubling of online sales— jumped during the busy November and December months.

Online holiday spending increases 32%, sets record
Higher sales likely to keep up into early part of year.

New Burnsville Center owner with checkered past optimistic about mall's future
Mike Kohan sees new chances for the mall, which was regaining traffic before COVID.

Target recalls Cloud Island baby clothes, Cat & Jack swimsuits
The items have snaps that could come loose or break off and cause hazards, according to federal consumer watchdog group.

Mall of America no longer delinquent on its $1.4B mortgage
The mall's owner has worked out a deal that modified terms of the loan because of the pandemic.

Target to sell online beauty firm Dermstore for $350M
United Kingdom company THG Holdings will be the new owner.

This Twin Cities business gives Black-owned products a platform
After founding support networks, Jessica Winnie now is showcasing products in MN Black Box.

Minnesota delivery workers feeling Christmas crush of online orders
Christmas crunch this year is not at stores but rather on doorsteps as giving gifts goes online during pandemic.

Rapid COVID-19 tests offered at Mall of America
Results of the $99 tests are available the same day, often within 30 minutes.

Best Buy tests remodeled stores during busy holiday season
The Richfield retailer has several ongoing fulfillment pilots including a handful of redesigned Twin Cities stores.
Victim in Rosemount house fire was a longtime truck driver
A 46-year-old man was identified as the victim of a fatal Rosemount fire.Gene A. Spurzem died Dec. 4, a couple of days after a house…

Plymouth-based Christopher & Banks considering sale or bankruptcy
Struggling before the pandemic, the women's clothing chain might not be able to recover from the dip in sales this year.

Target joins other retailers, grocers in accusing chicken suppliers of price fixing
The Mpls. retailer joins others in a federal action alleging inflating of prices.