Exit of North Face, Columbia Sportswear highlights Uptown retail challenges
Market demographics are strong in the area, so why are stores struggling?
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How Dean Phillips expects to make a difference in Washington
The new congressman from the Third District talks Trump, his agenda and balancing business values within government.
Food Innovation Team helps small businesses navigate Minnesota’s complex food laws
The Food Innovation Team is an eight-member group that includes two more food system advocates, as well as representatives from the state health and agriculture agencies and a couple people from county health departments.
After 50 years at WCCO, Mark Rosen signs off
Rosen brought no schtick, no gimmicks, no catch-phrases to his work for WCCO. He always came across as a decent guy with a passion for Minnesota sports, which is exactly what he’s always been.
So about that internet sales tax windfall Minnesota was going to collect
There isn’t one.
Legislative session to see big push for paid family leave in Minnesota
A coalition of faith groups and small business leaders announced a campaign on Monday to push for a paid family leave bill, one that is likely to resemble a law already passed in seven states.
Faribault is a global businesses hotspot. Can other Minnesota cities learn from its success?
Despite a population of fewer than 25,000 people, Faribault has four major employers owned by companies outside of the U.S., an abundance of foreign investment that experts say is unique of for such a small city.
The U wants to bring the kiwi berry (whatever that is) to a grocery store near you (though not for a long time)
After decades of working with backyard growers and amassing a collection of plant material, the University of Minnesota is investigating the possibility of producing kiwi berries at a commercial level in Minnesota.
After budget cuts, the IRS’ work against tax cheats is facing ‘collapse’
Audits and criminal referrals are down sharply since Congress cut the tax agency’s budget and management changed priorities.
Twin Cities companies woo workers with creative and lucrative benefits
Companies are going above and beyond to attract and retain talent.
Workers overdose on the job, and employers struggle to respond
As the opioid epidemic continues to rage across the country, with a record 72,000 drug overdose deaths estimated in 2017, the fallout is increasingly manifesting itself at construction sites, factories, warehouses, offices and other workplaces.
Why Minnesota companies have a lot to say about addressing global food insecurity
Efforts on the international stage by Minnesota food and agriculture companies play an integral role in addressing food insecurity, said David Beasley, executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme.
Can Minnesota garlic become a thing? The state’s growers have ambitious plans for a burgeoning industry
With help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the state’s garlic growers have embarked on an effort to see if Minnesota garlic can become a full-fledged industry.
Rose Ensemble’s last season; ‘Tapestry Violin: Musical dialogues’ at Mia
ALSO: Aizuri Quartet to return; Nichols/Bates/Bates at Vieux Carré; Karin Slaughter at Club Book; and more.
Minnesota wineries are locked in a battle over legitimacy
The state’s oldest winery fights its upstart competitors over what constitutes a Minnesota wine.
Minneapolis condo tower moves forward after two years of legal delays
The Alatus project calls for 40 stories and 214 units at 200 Central Ave. SE.
New study identifies hiring bias against individuals with disabilities
University of St. Thomas business school graduate students examined barriers that people with disabilities face in gaining employment.
Why craft distilleries are finding a home in small-town Minnesota
Rural distilleries provide a case study in the latest thinking about econmic development in small towns, one that uses a multi-faceted approach to build economies on local strengths.
Awood Center emerges as a powerful voice for East African workers
The center is the first-of-its-kind effort, tailored to the plight of East African workers, many of whom don’t understand their workplace rights.
Why the people who serve as interpreters in Minnesota courts are not happy with those who run Minnesota courts
Over the last 20 years, American Sign Language interpreters have seen their pay rise by $31 an hour. Over that same period, spoken language interpreters’ wages have gone up $2 per hour.