Would Favre de-gray for $500? How about $1 million?: A Twin Cities salon operator is offering to donate $500 to Brett Favre’s favorite charity if the Minnesota Vikings quarterback comes in for a “gray reduction” men’s hair coloring. Jon Charles Salon, which has locations in Minneapolis and Wayzata, said “gray reduction” is a subtle coloring technique designed for men. Read full story
Ecolab gives $725,000 to teachers: Ecolab Inc. has awarded more than $725,000 in grants to support schools in 12 communities across the country this year, including $190,000 for St. Paul area schools, the company announced Friday. Read full story
3M among top 100 global brands: 3M Co. cracked Interbrand’s annual ranking of the 100 “Best Global Brands, coming it at No. 90. The Maplewood-based manufacturer, famous for products like Post-It Notes and Scotch tape, has a brand value of nearly $3.59 billion, according to the study. Read full story
