Ramstad: Who's got the real power? Trump or the unions?
Working people are already part of Donald Trump's base. The unions are flexing their muscle.
North Loop Green could be model for declining downtowns
With its combination of apartments, offices and retail, the project a dozen years in the making connects a vibrant North Loop with the struggling Central Business District via the complicated Warehouse District.
'It's a wild and delightful world': Minnesota's board game industry sees no slowdown in sight
Local game publishers like Leder Games, Atlas Games and Asmodee's Fantasy Flight Games continue to develop new titles as novice developers find success on Kickstarter.
Local
U of M study finds stunning impact of poverty on cell function, transplants
Poverty's impact on human biology has "unanticipated persistence," damaging cells in a way that endures even after they are transplanted into others.
Local
Man critically injured in St. Paul bus stop shooting
The shooting occurred at a busy intersection in the Midway district.
Business
Summer festivals 'build community' and boost business across Minnesota
Each summer, towns across Minnesota count on festivals to draw locals back to their roots, create a sense of community and bolster their businesses. Plus, they're a chance to sell small-town life to anyone not yet convinced.
Business
Writing takes your breath away for many reasons
A recent obituary made this columnist grieve, despite not knowing the man who had died.
Business
What poetry can teach you about your finances
T.S. Eliot's poem "East Coker" has solid advice for managing money.
Business
What are Minnesota's Top Workplaces for 2024?
We survey employees to find the top workplaces in the Twin Cities and Minnesota each year. Those ranking at the top of the list might surprise you.
Business
CenterPoint's landmark $106 million clean energy plan approved by regulators
Minnesota's largest gas utility gets consent for a bevy of projects prompted by a new law aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions from gas companies.
Duluth
Duluth Palestinian restaurant tagged by 'threatening' graffiti
Falastin, which offers food and wares central to Palestinian culture, opened in early May.
Business
Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute heading for arbitration in November
The hearing between Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez and Glen Taylor should last a week, with a ruling from a three-member arbitration panel coming within 30 days.
Business
3M spinoff Solventum sees bump in stock after activist investor buys shares
New York-based Trian Partners, a high-profile hedge fund, is buying up shares in Minnesota's newest public company.
Business
Stinky reception for manure rules in Minnesota farm country
Minnesota regulators are updating rules for two permits, seeking to limit pollution into groundwater
Business
St. Paul school retirees caught in HealthPartners, UnitedHealthcare dispute
The district says it's exploring options because about 2,300 retirees are directly affected.
Business
With $371.6B in revenue, this giant again tops list of Minnesota public companies
This year, 38 of the top 50 Minnesota-run companies had $1 billion or more in revenue.
Business
Home listings: What $400,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in New Hope, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Business
Record rally for 3M shares as profits soar under new CEO
A leaner 3M has sharpened its margins as restructuring pays off.
Business
'Gorgeous' historic home in Princeton designed by prominent Minnesota architect lists for $600K
Minnesota architect Louis Lockwood designed "the biggest house in Princeton" for newspaper publisher Robert C. Dunn. Built in 1905, it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
West Metro
DOJ and Precision Lens settle kickback case for $12M, far cry from original order of $487M
Defense attorney said that "for the past 12 years, DOJ has pursued an unjust and irresponsible lawsuit against" the Bloomington-based company.
Business
Graco hopes new industry-leading products for contractors help position it for growth
In the second quarter, the contractor division grew revenue 5% while overall sales were slightly down.
Business
Minnesota State Fair will prohibit nursing dairy cows at Miracle of Birth over bird flu risk
The spread in cattle herds of H5N1, often called bird flu, has ramped up biosecurity measures for livestock as Minnesota's county and state fair season begins.
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Local
What to know about the latest COVID variants, Minnesota testing, vaccines
Expert advice on masking, testing, vaccines and boosters is evolving along with coronavirus variants. Here's the latest from Minnesota and the CDC.
Business
Measles threat detected in Twin Cities, troubling public health officials
Experts say unvaccinated people are at risk after three unrelated cases were diagnosed.
Business
July 4th was a COVID spreader in Minnesota, though illnesses far below pandemic peaks
Positivity rates of COVID-19 tests at urgent-care clinics in the east metro rise from 3% in May to 10% in June to nearly 30% now.
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