A long-vacant Hennepin and Franklin fixture gets a makeover.
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The American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis has asked the comedian to take control of its Twitter account in the days leading up to the opening of its new Nelson Cultural Center.
Can the University of Minnesota’s multidecade project to turn 5,000 acres of land into a sustainable community succeed—or will it just make a lot of money mining gravel and sand?
Through 20 years, good and bad, St. Paul Saints fought the good fight, remaking minor league baseball while they were at it. Now, if they could only get out of Midway Stadium.
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Through 20 years, good and bad, St. Paul Saints fought the good fight, remaking minor league baseball while they were at it. Now, if they could only get out of Midway Stadium.
Two entrepreneurs have reportedly transformed an old Star Tribune newspaper truck into a mobile clothing retailer.
Regis’ 80 million-euro deal to sell its stake in a European company has declined in value as the euro has weakened in comparison to the dollar.
Bob Walker, who was charged in December with one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, now faces a total of 20 charges. Walker will plead not guilty next week, according to his attorney.
After his retirement, Al Annexstad—who also served as CEO for 10 years—will continue to serve as a member of the company’s board of directors.
At the top of the list is a $24 million mansion on Lake Minnetonka in Orono, which is currently owned by former Vikings co-owner James Jundt.
A majority of med-tech leaders surveyed for a study—which was commissioned by two local industry advocacy groups—have an unfavorable impression of their own industry, and many are looking overseas for future investments and job growth.
J.C. Penney—which has been wrestling with customer and sales declines—provided no reason for the abrupt departure of Michael Francis, who joined the company in October.
Almost half, or 48 percent, of those surveyed expect a revenue boost, and 40 percent expect profits to rise over the next year; meanwhile, one-third of respondents expect revenue and profits to remain flat.
The company said it will increase its sustainable seafood selection, make the packaging of at least 50 of its owned-brand products more sustainable, boost the percentage of employees enrolled in its company health plan who are tested for diabetes, and invest in programs that help increase U.S. reading proficiency.
The two organizations will aim to deepen Minnesota’s economic ties with China through the new office, which opened during Governor Mark Dayton's 10-day trade mission to the country.
Third Wave Systems, Inc., which makes manufacturing software, will use the money to develop technology designed to boost efficiency in factories.
St. Paul will ask for more than half of the $47 million that the state has set aside for economic development projects—and it faces growing competition for those dollars.
The state added government, manufacturing, and construction jobs in May while shedding jobs in the professional and business services, information, and leisure and hospitality sectors.
The music software company said that Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Karen VanDerBosch will assume the CEO duties on an interim basis—and the board has initiated a search for a new chief executive.