Tipping is commonplace in restaurants, but over the years it has created a wage disparity between front- and back-of-the-house employees in states like Minnesota that don’t allow tip pooling among
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Update as of Aug. 26: Izzy's will close its Minneapolis shop on Aug. 31 and plans to focus on its grocery store and direct to consumer business. "We are excited
Pride wasn’t the same this year. The Twin Cities LGBTQ+ community found other ways of showing up, through Black Lives Matter protests and virtual gatherings, but nonprofits and businesses that
Even before the pandemic, some businesses were looking at ways to better support their employees’ mental well-being. Now, as the pandemic drags on and escalates, there’s a renewed sense of
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
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
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.