A recent report indicating that St. Paul-based Lawson Software, Inc., is exploring the possibility of a sale sent the company's stock skyrocketing. Reuters on Tuesday reported that Lawson has hired

Fridley-based Medtronic, Inc., on Tuesday announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Shanghai, China-a move that will strengthen the medical technology company's presence in the country and result

The rapidly increasing cost of oil and the resulting spike in the price of jet fuel have presented a challenge in the sale of Sun Country Airlines. Court documents filed

The number of billionaires in the world has increased since last year, but there are now fewer billionaires in Minnesota, according to a list recently published by Forbes magazine. Six

UnitedHealth Group is protesting a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) decision to rescind a $23.5 billion contract-and four members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation sent a letter in support of that

Smead Manufacturing Company is laying off 50 employees at its headquarters in Hastings due to decreased sales amid high unemployment rates. A majority of the jobs being cut-about 95 percent-are

Just a day after Jason "Bo" Alan Beckman was charged for securities fraud for his alleged role in carrying out a $194 million Ponzi scheme, a federal judge ordered Beckman's

There's no better metropolitan area for job hunters than Minneapolis. That's according to a recent report by Forbes, which cites research from New York-based recruiting firm Ajilon Professional Staffing. Ajilon

A new Target Clinic opened last week in Woodbury-and seven more are slated to open in the coming months, including three in Minnesota. The eight new clinics join 36 already-operational

As many banks continue to dig their way out of the recession, St. Paul-based University National Bank is expanding through the acquisition of Rosemount National Bank's branch on the east

San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Company's top executive has joined the debate surrounding proposed regulations on debit-card fees, and his arguments align with those of other financial institutions, such as

Hutchinson Technology, Inc., plans to cut its U.S. work force by 30 to 40 percent, or between 683 and 910 employees. The Hutchinson-based disk-drive component maker will move some of

Chanhassen-based Life Time Fitness, Inc., on Friday announced a new joint venture with Winona-based J.R. Watkins Naturals-a collaboration that Life Time says aligns with its recent focus on member retention

The Minnesota Angel Network (MNAN)-a recently announced initiative led by the BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota-hopes to raise nearly three quarters of a million dollars. The MNAN will provide a statewide

A recently formed regional economic development organization aimed at attracting, expanding, and retaining businesses in the 13-county metro area has chosen its leader. The Itasca Project-a conglomeration of about 60

Just a week after Polaris Industries, Inc., announced improved annual financial results, the recreational vehicle manufacturer said it would issue $13.6 million in profit-sharing checks to employees. The company said

One of the nation's largest retailer's is rumored to be giving iPads to its sales team-and Forbes reported that the retailer is likely Richfield-based Best Buy Company, Inc. According to

Jason "Bo" Alan Beckman, an associate of local convicted Ponzi schemer Trevor Cook, was charged Monday for scamming nearly 1,000 investors out of $194 million. Beckman, 42, is the second