The State of Minnesota has received $4.2 million from the federal government to set up a health insurance exchange, the state's Department of Commerce announced Friday. Health insurance exchanges, mandated
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Minnesota's 20-day government shutdown may have ended more than three weeks ago, but its consequences continue to linger. The state reported July revenues of $954.1 million-$16.2 million below expectations. Sales
Chances are good that you've looked up information on Wikipedia at least once or twice-but if you're a female, you may not have had the best luck finding what you
The Minnesota Wild on Friday announced that single-game tickets go on sale on August 20 at 9 a.m. at the Xcel Energy Center box office. Tickets go on sale at
One of the state's largest law firms-Minneapolis-based Faegre & Benson, LLP-is considering a merger with Indianapolis-based Baker & Daniels, LLP. The two firms said in a joint press statement that
A push to connect researchers and businesses and to give the Upper Midwest an internationally known reputation for nanotechnology is being backed by some in Minnesota, according to a report
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak on Thursday released some details of his proposed 2012 city budget, including a 2 percent property tax levy increase-the smallest levy hike he's delivered in the
A former loan officer for San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Company was sentenced to 13 months in prison and ordered to pay approximately $1.4 million in restitution for participating in
Federal officials knew that some of Cargill's turkey was contaminated with a dangerous form of salmonella-but they didn't issue a recall until earlier this month when an outbreak killed one
As the University of Minnesota grapples with a budget crisis following cuts in state funding, the school is coming under a microscope over questions regarding administrative efficiency-namely, whether there are
Mayo Clinic on Thursday opened a new location at the Mall of America, although it's not so much a clinic as it is a series of interactive exhibits. The new
The rollercoaster ride continues. After the market saw gains on Tuesday, Wednesday brought more bad news. But Thursday morning trading showed some signs of another rebound. The Federal Reserve on
The City of Minneapolis on Tuesday announced that Mayor R.T. Rybak and City Council President Barbara Johnson proposed transferring $1.75 million from the city's contingency account to the fire and
Most local residents have remained socially and emotionally satisfied with their lives despite the challenging economic times-a finding that contributed to a new ranking naming the Twin Cities as the
RedBrick Health Corporation has made headlines all week long following announcements that it secured a new CEO, then cash-and that it's preparing to eventually go public. The Minneapolis-based health technology
A St. Jude inventor will become the new director of the University of Minnesota's Medical Devices Center Innovation Fellows Program. The U said Tuesday that Saurav Paul-who's been with Little
Planning to head to "the Great Minnesota Get-Together" this year? Better bring some extra cash. The State Fair has raised adult, at-the-gate admission from $11 to $12 and children's admission
Plymouth-based Shock Doctor, a maker of mouthguards and other sports equipment, on Wednesday announced that it has partnered with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin. Under the agreement, Harvin will