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Strengthening the Foundation

Strengthening the Foundation

Marquette Real Estate Group—successor to United Properties—reorganized in 2008 in order to expand nationally. Turns out that those moves also positioned it to take advantage of opportunities in one of the worst downturns ever in commercial real estate.
Don Shelby is Out Standing in His Field

Don Shelby is Out Standing in His Field

He’ll tell you why he doesn’t belong behind WCCO’s anchor desk anymore: He’s a “relic,” he has “too many edges,” he’s needed the rigors of the outdoors to recover from strokes. But local TV news isn’t leaving Shelby behind. He just might leave it in his dust.
Saving Innovation

Saving Innovation

Can a DIY culture of meet-ups, competitions, and “unconferences” spark more start-ups in the state?
Is Target Field on Target?

Is Target Field on Target?

Is the stadium generating positive returns on the public’s investment? Let’s check the scoreboard. Just don’t expect to see a final score.

Airport Commission Brings Mobile App to MSP

The free mobile application gives travelers information about their flight status, gate location, baggage claim, current weather conditions, parking availability, security wait time, and ground transportation options.

ATK Lays Off 426 Workers, Mostly in Utah

The layoffs occurred on the same that day that Congress called for the national space shuttle program to end-although an ATK spokesman said they were partly driven by the company's efforts to make itself more competitive for future space exploration.