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Target Sept. Sales Up; Co. to End Monthly Reporting

Target Sept. Sales Up; Co. to End Monthly Reporting

The retailer, which reported a same-store sales jump of 2.1 percent last month, said that its decision to stop releasing monthly sales figures will “provide greater understanding of our sales results in the context of our overall financial performance.”
St. Paul Lands $403K for Hamm’s Brewery Project

St. Paul Lands $403K for Hamm’s Brewery Project

The renovated 8.8-acre site is expected to house a commercial kitchen and a produce and fish farm—and it is among the locations being considered by St. Paul’s Flat Earth Brewing Company, which is looking for a larger space.

MSP Airport Debuts Free Wi-Fi with Ads

Travelers passing through the local airport now have access to free wireless Internet—including occasional advertisements—or a premium $2.95 service, which offers ad-free service at faster speeds.

MN Orders Xcel to Continue $5M/Yr. Solar Rewards Program

Xcel wanted to phase out the program, which has provided $15 million in subsidies to roughly 560 homeowners and businesses since it began in 2010, but Minnesota regulators ordered that the company continue its support of the state’s growing solar industry.
AFL-CIO Plans American Crystal Sugar Boycott

AFL-CIO Plans American Crystal Sugar Boycott

The national organization, which represents 56 unions, said it endorses a boycott of American Crystal Sugar products; meanwhile, an American Crystal Sugar representative said the company is currently focused on its replacement workers.

MN Orchestra Locks Out Players, Cancels Concerts

The musicians rejected a proposal from the orchestra’s leaders, which would have cut players’ average annual pay from $135,000 to $89,000; the organization, which said it can’t afford to continue paying players under the former contract, subsequently locked out the musicians.

After Tragedy, Accent Signage Workers to Keep Co. Going

Following Thursday’s workplace shooting, the employees of Accent Signage Systems said they intend to “honor the memories of our colleagues and friends by continuing to grow the company they helped build through their hard work and dedication.”