Economic Development

A Target store

Some Canadians Complain About Target’s Selection, Price

High expectations have left some Canadian shoppers disappointed with Target’s prices and selection; analysts say: Just give it time.

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Light Rail May Relocate Freight Line Through Football Field

The Metropolitan Council’s new proposals for re-routing existing freight rail to make room for the Southwest Light-Rail Corridor include a route through the St. Louis Park High School football field.

Gene Rebeck

In From The Cold

International Falls hopes to diversify its economy by emphasizing the “international.”

SaniGreen BioEnergy Facility Rendering

$30M Bioenergy Facility Proposed For St. Paul

A new bioenergy production plant in South St. Paul is expected to add 20 permanent jobs.

State capitol

Fiscal Policies Hurt MN’s Rank In Economic Outlook Report

Minnesota’s tax rates and other fiscal policies ranked the state among the worst in the country in a new economic-outlook report, which was produced by a group that advocates for free-market enterprise and limited government.

10,000 festivals illustration

What Do 10,000 Festivals Add To The MN Economy?

What is it about Minnesota and festivals? And what economic impact do they have?

Acquisition

Multiband To Be Taken Private In $116M Deal

Shares of Multiband Corporation’s stock jumped 25 percent on news that Goodman Networks will acquire it.

Target Location

Target Searches For Innovation On The West Coast

Target opened a new office in San Francisco that will focus on finding and fostering partnerships for technological innovation.

Carl N. Platou Emergency Center Rendering

Fairview Southdale Raising Funds For $39M Expansion

The Edina hospital hopes to raise $15 million by the end of 2014 to help fund the $39 million expansion of its emergency center.

Jobs

MN Cuts Jobs For 2nd Straight Mo., But Jobless Rate Dips

A state official called April a “pretty bad month” but said that the slight decline in the unemployment rate signals a longer-term, more positive trend.

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