Working from home may be losing its appeal after a few months of remote operations, which is something co-working spaces are banking on as the pandemic continues. Many local operations
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Anisa Hajimumin has her work cut out for her as the state’s new assistant commissioner of immigrant and refugee affairs. Working under Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development, she’ll
Representing almost 60 business organizations, the Minnesota Ready coalition asked Gov. Tim Walz to allow all Minnesota businesses to fully open by June 19. The coalition comprises the Minnesota Chamber
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act signed into law on June 5 eases some restrictions—like the spending timeline and parameters—but the adjustments don’t relieve the frustrations lenders and borrowers have
Best Buy Co. Inc. on June 15 will begin allowing customers inside its stores without an appointment. The Richfield-based tech retailer, which closed its stores to customers in March, will continue
After the death of George Floyd, Dorsey & Whitney announced the end of its Minneapolis City Attorney’s program. Operating since the late ‘70s, the program saw Dorsey attorneys providing legal
Monish Patolawala has been named 3M’s new senior vice president and CFO to replace Nick Gangestad, a 35-year 3M veteran who plans to retire. Patolawala will take over July 1,
Many Minnesotans are at a loss for words after the death of George Floyd. But some local leaders say the state’s business community can play a pivotal role in driving
Responding to the death of George Floyd and subsequent unrest, UnitedHealth Group on Monday committed more than $10 million and 25,000 volunteer hours to help Twin Cities businesses. “George Floyd’s
Target’s digital sales have skyrocketed in the pandemic, and now the superstore has added another avenue for online shopping: Instagram Checkout. The company says it’s the first mass retailer to use the
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program was developed quickly out of necessity, but the program might not be accomplishing everything it was intended to. While the program has
Best Buy’s first quarter earnings report revealed the company’s revenue has decreased 6.3 percent from 2019, dropping to $8.562 billion. That’s compared to revenue of $9.142 billion in the same
The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce and Minneapolis Regional Chamber on Thursday announced plans to merge into a unified entity. While the chambers discussed consolidation before the pandemic, the current situation
As the pandemic continues to shutter iconic institutions, the owners of Izzy’s Ice Cream are planning to sell their downtown Minneapolis headquarters. While the owners plan to continue making ice
While aspects of summer may be cancelled, kids and parents alike still need to get outside, and sales show people are making a commitment to their outdoor spaces this year.
Target on Monday told frontline workers that they’ll continue to see a $2 an hour pay increase through July 4. The pay increase was initially announced on March 4; it’s
Educating and caring for children is an enormous responsibility, regardless of the state of the world. But add in a pandemic, and things become even more complicated. Natalie Standridge, founder
At first blush, it might seem like mergers and acquisitions are charging full-speed ahead. There have been rumors about Uber and Grubhub merging, while Target is apparently looking to acquire
In response to shortages of personal protective equipment coupled with Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to allow elective procedures, the Minnesota Nurses Association late last week announced a plan to march on
With restrictions on traveling and gathering, the Starkey Hearing Foundation is halting its programs and canceling its annual benefit. The nonprofit is known for its advocacy and efforts in providing