President and CEO Michael Henson said that the move makes sense because the Minneapolis Convention Center auditorium is similar in size to Orchestra Hall and offers "beautiful amenities."

Former Assistant Hennepin County Attorney John Paul St. Marie pleaded guilty to three of six counts that he faced but won't receive any jail time-an arrangement that heavily factors in his health.

A new report indicates that health care spending related to diabetes may skyrocket during the next decade-totaling $3.35 trillion-but certain measures could significantly reduce costs.

HGA will move into 80,000 square feet of renovated space on the first four floors of the Ford Center in the summer of 2011.

Approximately 7,700 units have been recalled following 70 reports of incidents involving the stove's fuel line leaking or damage to the fuel O-rings.

The companies expect the transaction-which is subject to customary closing conditions-to close during Medtronic's third quarter.

Minnesota's financial institutions reported increased earnings, but the positive results remain well below historic levels.

According to CoreLogic, the nation's supply of unsold homes is up 3 percent from last year and is three times the normal supply rate.

The company has also launched a new business initiative called "The N Corps"- which is dedicated to working with IT and operations staff at client companies to engineer custom Web and mobile software solutions.

Carl Casale, who most recently held executive roles at St. Louis-based Monsanto Company, will replace John Johnson, who will retire at the end of this year.

A company spokesman said that just-departed CEO Michele Volpi and the company's board "reached a mutual decision to part ways." Jim Owens, who has been serving since 2008 as senior vice president of the Americas, has been named Volpi's successor.

The Minneapolis City Council picked Oslund and Associates from a pool of nine firms from across the United States, and it expects the redevelopment project to be completed by summer of 2013.

Minnesota ranked 13th among states according to the 2010 State New Economy Index, which assesses each state's capacity to successfully navigate the challenges of economic change.

Software developers and social media strategists at the firm's Minneapolis office have created an authentic, real-time experience through which clients can practice both how and when to engage with members of the public when they're attacked through social media channels.

Wells Fargo outbid Citigroup two years ago for Wachovia Corporation, and Citigroup filed a suit claiming that Wells Fargo's bid interfered with the company's offer and was a breach of contract.