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Who Has Upper Hand in the Vikings Stadium Debate?

Media reports indicate that Tuesday's Senate hearing about a new Vikings stadium seemed to focus on Minneapolis' efforts-and it left some Ramsey County leaders frustrated. But key state lawmakers still seem split over which potential site has the upper hand.

Deck the Halls Flash Mob Comes to U’s Carlson School

A lone saxophonist playing a traditional version of "Deck the Halls" was slowly joined by individual singers, who first sang the traditional version of the song and then broke out in choreographed dance moves to a jazzed-up version.

City Leaders Seek $50M Nicollet Mall Renovation

Minneapolis officials have reportedly named a renovation of the Nicollet Mall walkway in downtown Minneapolis as their top funding request for the state Legislature when it puts together a bonding bill during the 2012 session.

Ohio Manufacturer to Add 100 Jobs in MN

Chart Industries, Inc., an Ohio-based manufacturer that already has a plant in Minnesota, is planning to open another manufacturing facility in the state that will create at least 100 jobs.

Pawlenty Joins Board of Another Co.: Digital River

Digital River CEO Joel Ronning said that former Governor Tim Pawlenty-who joined two other company boards in late October-brings "diverse business development and finance experience along with a strong international perspective."

TCF CEO Cooper on “Who the Hell is Ken Dahlberg?”

"Growing up in poverty during the Great Depression, Ken rose to be a genuine war hero, a business entrepreneur, and a Minnesota legend," according to TCF Financial Corporation Chairman and CEO Bill Cooper, who wrote that his recently departed friend "represents the greatest of the World War II generation."

Vikings Stadium Hearing Focuses on Financing, Watch Live

A Tuesday hearing at the state capitol-which is anticipated to feature a series of testimonies from state and city officials, Vikings representatives, and the public-is scheduled to run until 6 p.m. Ted Mondale stressed the importance of moving quickly in building a new stadium, and Mayor R.T. Rybak announced that the city has narrowed its proposal to the Metrodome site.

Target Announces Deals, Gears Up for Strong Dec.

Same-store sales last month missed Wall Street expectations and were "near the low end" of the company's expectations, but Target aims to capture significant sales in December through various discounts and promotions.