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New Mpls Running Tours Target Tourists, Biz Travelers

City Running Tours has entered Minneapolis and offers an outdoor, educational alternative to the monotonous treadmill. It's targeting both locals and tourists-and through a partnership with the Westin, it's aiming to attract business travelers.

Cirrus Buyer Pledges to Keep Jobs in Duluth

While some Minnesotans worried that Cirrus' acquisition by a Chinese company could result in the elimination of Duluth jobs, both the acquiring company's leaders and the City of Duluth have reportedly pledged to support the business-and keep its operations in the northern Minnesota town.

Shutdown Helps Some, Hurts Some in Trucking Industry

Truck stops are seeing increased traffic and more trucks are parking in their lots overnight-but the state's trucking companies are having problems getting credentials for drivers and experiencing a lag time in getting permits to haul oversized loads.

Best Buy Praises New Laws that Tax Online Retailers

The Richfield-based company says that brick-and-mortar stores are at a competitive disadvantage when online retailers aren't required to collect sales tax; it supports new laws like one in California that is designed to level the playing field.

MN Leaders Push for Debt-Ceiling Compromise

Five Minnesota business leaders are among the nearly 500 leaders from across the nation who are urging national leaders to come to a compromise regarding the U.S. debt ceiling and a plan to decrease the nation's deficit.