A local company with technology to protect the power grid from doomsday scenarios may be gaining traction in the market. But without sales or real-world evidence of risk, will Emprimus be taken seriously?

Minneapolis and St. Paul are trying to grow population after 60 years of decline. But can they eliminate the red tape that has residential developers wary of doing business there?

Five stories of entrepreneurial success—family style.

Marvin Windows and Doors hearkens back to a warmer past; Emprimus anticipates a fiery future.

Focus on promising local businesses and entrepreneurs, rather than haranguing politicians.

Foundations are joining the transparency movement to better serve their “customers.”

Whether we vote red or blue, we are all Americans.

Portland’s public policies of the past have created a more connected and transit-possible city than Minneapolis.

Minnesota executives proceed cautiously, awaiting the election outcome and a fiscal crisis solution.

Fitness-center startups see opportunity for new concepts.

Monica Nassif’s search for comfortable yet beautiful sleepwear led her right back to business.

Do local couriers transport venomous animals?

Are car repairs the next old-school business waiting to be revolutionized by the Internet?

We dug through the product reviews and spec sheets to bring you a collection of the best new tech devices on the market.

Five local hotel concierges answer the most frequently asked questions from business travelers.

Minnesota Opera has already staged two of the Donizetti “Tudor Trilogy”: Roberto Devereux and Maria Stuarda. But Anna Bolena, about the second wife of Henry VIII, beats them all.

Sherman is one of the most enigmatic and important artists of our time.

The legendary singer-songwriter brings his 2012 U.S. Acoustic Tour to Minneapolis just before Halloween.

As if boomers don’t have enough to do in November, The Who are on tour performing their epic 1973 double-album, Quadrophenia, in its entirety, plus a few of their greatest hits.

The best opportunities for networking this month.

Most local systems applaud the recent rankings, although each is quick to identify shortcomings.

Studio/E helps professionals think afresh in a time when the old approaches to success don’t work as well as they used to.

Macy’s whittles stock and buyers in Minneapolis.

The new casual restaurant from Stewart and Heidi Woodman walks the walk about eating differently.

Bibelot and Patina are the fraternal twins of local gift boutiques.

The legendary radio personality starts a podcast—a business venture he contends is designed to pave his path out of radio.

Minnesota attorneys discuss creating relevant guidance for online work life.

Can a campaign that shows employees thanking bosses for their insurance plan be believed?