The purchase of France-based Goupil Industrie marks Polaris' third recent investment in electric vehicles; this year, it also bought electric-vehicle maker Global Electric Motorcars and purchased a minority stake in Brammo, which makes electric motorcycles.
The Archive
Bloomington Lake Clinic's Bloomington location will begin operating as a Fairview clinic this month; the South Minneapolis location will reopen under the Fairview name in spring 2012.
The Chanhassen-based fitness club operator did not disclose the terms of the deal, under which it will buy a total of nine clubs in Indiana, North Carolina, and Ohio from Florida-based Lifestyle Family Fitness.
A study commissioned by Ameriprise Financial found that Twin Cities residents are less ready for retirement this year than they were a year ago, probably due to rapidly declining home prices, tornados, and the Minnesota government shutdown-all of which have occurred within the past year.
Latest Articles
A study commissioned by Ameriprise Financial found that Twin Cities residents are less ready for retirement this year than they were a year ago, probably due to rapidly declining home prices, tornados, and the Minnesota government shutdown-all of which have occurred within the past year.
CEO Randy Sampson, who previously warned that the state government shutdown would negatively impact Canterbury's third-quarter results, said Friday that "the pre-tax loss of nearly $300,000 was the worst third quarter for Canterbury since our card room opened in 2000."
Maplewood-based 3M Company and Chanhassen-based Rosemount, Inc., are world leaders in innovation, according to Thomson Reuters.
Best Buy is revealing doorbuster deals early in an attempt to lure bargain shoppers while Target is defending itself against those upset about a midnight store opening.
This year, Mall of America visitors can donate to local nonprofits using laptops-and those who do will receive discounts at stores and restaurants throughout the mega mall; numerous prizes will also be awarded to various nonprofits that capture funds from donors.
The Richfield-based electronics retailer announced it will drop a $10 recycling fee it had charged to accept electronic devices with screens-including TVs and computer monitors.
The company announced that next year, it will double the number of current and former military members it hires-which totaled about 200 this year as of October-and will offer two weeks of paid leave each year to employees who have family members serving in the military.
Minority businesses that have more than $1 million in revenue will be eligible for assistance at the new Minority Business Development Agency, which aims to help such companies secure more than $21 million in annual contracts and more than $9 million each year in capital.
In addition to the Basilica of Saint Mary, which won the popular vote in a grant contest, 12 other local historic sites also won a portion of $1 million that's being distributed as part of a national preservation program.
With Black Friday quickly approaching, and retail Web sites expected to be a key component in driving holiday sales, the company says it has a team working to ensure that its site is operating efficiently during the upcoming season.
The window and door maker, which employs about 3,200 in Minnesota, said that the majority of the cuts will affect production workers in Bayport.
The National Labor Relations Board found that Minnetrista-based Jimmy John's franchisee MikLin Enterprises violated labor laws when it fired six employees for engaging in union activities.
Less than a month after losing a bidding war for Renaissance Learning, Inc., Plato Learning announced that it has bought Virginia-based Educational Options, Inc, a provider of online learning tools.
The Richfield electronics retailer announced that it'll open at midnight on Black Friday-like Target and many other retailers-but CEO Brian Dunn said he was not happy about the race to unlock doors early because it impacts employees' Thanksgiving plans.
Toronto-based FirstService Corporation announced on Monday that it has acquired Gittleman Management Corporation, a Bloomington-based residential property manager, for an undisclosed amount.
MSP Communications, 953 Westgate Drive, Suite 107, St. Paul, MN, 55114 © 2026 Key Enterprises LLC All rights reserved.