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Workforce Council Strategies Mirror Dayton’s Jobs Plan

The Governor's Workforce Development Council recommended that in order to fill the state's skills gap, state programs that provide career-specific training to adults must be introduced or expanded-recommendations that are similar to initiatives proposed in Governor Mark Dayton's jobs plan released last month.

Supervalu’s New Private Label Hits More Stores

More than 2,400 products within the new Essential Everyday brand line are now available in select independently owned grocery stores under the Supervalu banner; in June, company-owned grocery stores began transitioning from various private labels to the new brand.

Carlson May Sell 5.5M-Sq.-Ft. Real Estate Portfolio

Carlson Real Estate Company is working with an investment banking firm to assist it in exploring "strategic alternatives" regarding its real estate portfolio, which includes a 36-story complex in Minneapolis containing the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Plaza Seven Office Tower.

Target and Michael Graves to End 13-Yr. Partnership

The retailer and designer have collaborated to bring more than 2,000 exclusive products to Target stores since 1999; the final installment of such products will debut at stores in March and be available until the end of the year.