latest articles

Web Site Charges Cos. to Access Employee Gossip

OfficeLeaks.com, an online forum through which employees anonymously post comments about the companies for which they work, is now seeking to profit by charging employers a fee to gain access to the online conversations.

MN Bond Rating Downgraded Due to Budget Standoff

Fitch Ratings lowered the rating on $5.7 billion in state general-obligation bonds to AA+ from the best AAA rating, citing "the difficulties in reaching consensus on a plan to address the resulting large budget gap for the biennium that began on July 1."

Mojo Minnesota Incorporates as a Co-op

Co-founder Ernest Grumbles said that Mojo was a bit hesitant to adopt a formal structure, but the co-op structure allows it to move forward with its mission to fuel entrepreneurship in Minnesota.

Local Retail Market Sees Some Positive Signs in Q1

A report from Cassidy Turley indicates that a stagnant economy has prevented any substantial growth from occurring in the Twin Cities retail market, but the introduction of some new retailers and plans for new development are positive signs.

Target to Pay $160K to Settle Discrimination Suit

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged that Target Corporation violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by denying a disabled employee "reasonable accommodation" and reducing his work hours because of his disability.