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Target's investment in stores — which paid off during pandemic — isn't over
The retailer has focused on store-centric fulfillment for years and it boosted growth during the pandemic.
UnitedHealth Group opens 'pop-up' infusion center for COVID-19 patients
"Monoclonal antibodies" given in Minnetonka to help avoid hospitalization.
MDI, a pioneer in workforce inclusion, seeks further expansion
How Minnesota companies can make 'hybrid' workplaces work
As more companies consider having remote and office-based employees, leaders are wondering how to play fair.
38 Minnesota companies make national Top Workplace list
Energage has partnered with the Star Tribune for more than a decade to produce a Top Workplaces list for Minnesota. For the first time, it has produced a national list that recognizes companies that "prioritize a people-centered culture."
Schafer: Wind turbines aren't a problem, but there are some on the road to carbon-free power
More consumers complain about errors on their credit reports
Eden Prairie's Arctic Wolf is employee-focused — and growing
Arctic Wolf, a cybersecurity firm that moved its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Eden Prairie last year, is growing fast.
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Neal St. Anthony
MDI, a pioneer in workforce inclusion, seeks further expansion
One morning last week, Steve Reinardy, a nine-year employee of Minnesota Diversified Industries in northeast Minneapolis, sanitized surfaces to guard against the coronavirus."I clean everything…
Lee Schafer
Schafer: Wind turbines aren't a problem, but there are some on the road to carbon-free power
Three electric space heaters were running at our house the whole weekend of Valentine's Day, when it dropped to 19 below zero here in the…
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Enbridge's Line 3 deal-making divides Ojibwe bands in Minn.
Two offers, one accepted and one rejected, underscore Enbridge's attempts to win over the Ojibwe bands in Minnesota — and the tensions those efforts have caused as construction of the controversial pipeline enters its fourth month.
Alexander: Don't miss calls because the phone didn't ring or vibrate
Q: My iPhone XS, now 26 months old, has a ringing problem, even though it's never been dropped or damaged. The phone often doesn't ring…
Business people
Moving upMargaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, Eden Prairie, promoted Jason Cole to program director, environment. Cole has served as program officer since joining the company in…
A rush to judgment can lead to disaster or regrets
A bird was searching for a home to lay her eggs so they would be safe during the coming rainy season. In her search, she…
What to consider before buying a franchise post-pandemic
Q: What are things to consider before buying a franchise in the post-COVID future?A: Many things will have changed as we begin to move past…
Recent bankruptcy filings in Minneapolis and St. Paul
MINNEAPOLISLundberg Farms Partnership, Murdock, Minn., filed Feb. 19, 21-40285; Chap. 12; assets, $2,306,060; liabilities, $4,441,023. Kevin Lundberg, managing partner.St. PaulBuehring Farms LLC, Rush City, Minn.;…
Insider trading
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC.Karen Wilson Thissen general counselExercised options: 8,918 Price: $126.89Date: Feb. 17 Directly holds: naGraco Inc.Robert William Van Sant directorExercised options: 13,938 Price: $24.21Shares…
Time for corporate leaders to get serious about diversity efforts
James Carville's famous slogan, "It's the economy, stupid," is still commonly used when the answer to a question is staring you right in the face.…
Bell Bank's new product director a 'quarterback' for strategy, development of financial tools
Laura Orcutt is applying her extensive banking industry experience to serve as an organizational "quarterback" as senior vice president/director of product at Bell Bank.Orcutt most…
Downtown Mpls businesses torn: Show confidence or board up for Chauvin trial?
Some don't want to send a wrong message; others fear more damage could do them in.