Medtronic and 3M-which have each been recognized on national "best workplaces" lists in several countries-have now been honored as two of the world's best multinational workplaces.
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Twin Cities Business' Quarterly Economic Indicator survey found that the state's employers remain optimistic, despite growing pessimism over the national economy and government.
Federal officials say a local company was duped into exporting radio frequency units to Iran, some of which were later found in explosive devices in Iraq.
Deputies in Florida reportedly found the body of Richard Carter McComb after getting a call from a man who said he was going to kill himself; McComb was arrested in June and faced six felony tax charges.
The company, which was founded in 2007 by serial entrepreneur Manny Villafa–a, has entered an agreement through which it will sell up to $20 million of its common stock.
The city's convention and visitors association is rolling out a new brand-including a logo, tagline, and revamped Web site-in an effort to attract more visitors, and in turn, create more jobs.
Governor Mark Dayton announced that the state will disburse up to $100 million among community banks to spur lending to small businesses, thus doubling the amount provided through an existing program.
The Bloomington megamall reportedly has a new group of tenants coming and thus expects to be fully leased this holiday season.
Despite a recent report from the Metropolitan Council that described the proposed timeline as "aggressive" and "unrealistic," Mortenson said it has "complete confidence" that the proposed Vikings stadium in Arden Hills can be built by 2015.
Several months after acquiring a motorcycle company and then a maker of low-speed electric-powered vehicles, the Medina-based company has bought a stake in Brammo, which makes electric motorcycles.
Regis Corporation activist investor Starboard Value LP scored a major victory in its contentious proxy battle with the Edina-based hair-care company. Regis said that according to a "preliminary vote count,"
Following a number of recent glitches, the retailer's Web site-which was unveiled about two months ago and is managed in-house-crashed mid-day Tuesday and again Thursday morning.
Duke Realty Corporation sold the MoneyGram Tower and the 1600 Tower in St. Louis Park as part of a $1.08 billion deal under which 82 buildings were sold nationwide.
Minneapolis officials, who have mostly remained on the sidelines since the Vikings announced their support for an Arden Hills plan, are now re-entering stadium talks; part of the mayor's plan involves an increased sales tax.
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty may not be running for president-but he's certainly staying busy since leaving the political spotlight. Within the past week, two local companies have separately announced
Golden Valley-based Winmark Corporation led the Minnesota companies on Forbes' list, ranking 11th overall.
Best Buy, Medtronic, U.S. Bancorp, and 3M Company were among the 100 greenest U.S. companies on Newsweek's annual "Green Rankings" of the 500 largest public companies in the nation.
American Crystal Sugar Company resumed talks with its union Monday, according to a letter posted on the company's Web site. The Moorhead-based farmers co-op locked out 1,300 union workers starting