Cargill backs corn as a substitute for plastic, teams with big Iowa plant
The Minnetonka-based agribusiness is building a new facility in Iowa to create a corn-based alternative to petroleum-based plastics used in certain consumer goods.
Schafer: Back to normal means the normal challenges are back, too
The news that General Mills is cutting jobs after its stellar response to the pandemic, and the results that followed, shows that going back to where things were was never going to be easy.
GM, Ford outdo each other with electric vehicle investments
General Motors will raise its spending on electric and autonomous vehicles and add two U.S. battery factories as it gambles that consumers will eagerly switch from gasoline to the new technology.
Wolves
Lawsuit gives window into Timberwolves ownership structure
Details of the pending sale by Glen Taylor to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore were also unveiled in the dispute involving one of the team's minority owners.
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City Center in downtown Minneapolis signs four new tenants, including two restaurants
The news has downtown watchers cautiously optimistic.
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Land O'Lakes agrees to help clean up contaminated site in Nebraska
A Land O'Lakes unit had shipped discarded seed that was coated with pesticides and fungicides to a Nebraska ethanol plant.
Coronavirus
CDC study finds fewer pregnant women receiving COVID vaccine
Health officials say women could be more receptive to immunization with better outreach.
Local
St. Paul campaign for rent control has 9,000 signatures
Now, housing advocates' focus will shift to educating voters about the proposed 3% cap to rent increases on residential properties.
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Business
Best Buy making play for outdoor grill, accessory market
The Richfield-based retailer also said it would start featuring Tumi luggage and bags.
Business
Maplewood Mall owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Ohio-based Washington Prime Group also owns Northtown Mall in Blaine.
Business
Appeals court backs Minnesota approval of new Enbridge Line 3
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled against environmental groups and Indian bands trying to halt the construction across northern Minnesota of the Line 3 replacement.
Business
N.D. oil production inches up, but is the state falling behind?
Its status as the No. 2 oil producer is getting shaky
Business
St. Paul chutney maker Maazah eyes growth, lands Keg and Case spot
Recent acceptance into a Minneapolis-based food accelerator and upcoming presence in the St. Paul food hall will fuel growth.
Loons
Women's soccer coming with 'pre-professional' team, women-led ownership group
With her experience as a former Minnesota United executive, team president Andrea Yoch believes Minnesota will embrace a team in the new 'W League.'
Business
Minnesota's top 50 public companies ranked by revenue – with No. 1 hitting $257 billion
Revenue for the companies on the Star Tribune 50 list as a whole increased 5.5% to a cumulative $621.8 billion.
Business
How to keep workers in post-pandemic economy
Q: As the economy emerges from the pandemic, what can I do to keep employee turnover low?A: While there is no "sure thing" with respect…
Business
Minnesota needs to address family leave shortfalls
The call by President Biden for a federally funded paidfamily leave program in his first address to Congress earlier this year highlights the paucity of…
Alexander: How to get good Wi-Fi reception in a really old house
Old houses can be particularly challenging for wireless routers. Here are some solutions.
Business
Amid shortage of drivers, owner of Minn. school bus company takes on routes himself
The shortage of school bus drivers began before the pandemic, but it got worse.
Business
Radisson Blu, with FireLake expansion on its mind, hosts 'Chopped'-like chef competition at Mall of America
Flames shot and grills sizzled last week as five top chefs from around the country battled it out during Radisson Blu Hotel's "FireLake Face-Off" contest…
Offices are reopening, but business isn't rebounding at dry cleaners
As customers return to the businesses they used to frequent, many dry cleaners are no longer part of the weekly routine.
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Business
New executive director aims to integrate services to strengthen agency
Ad industry veteran Mike DePauw is leading integration of strategy, media and creative services at Kruskopf & Co., the brand and advertising agency that bills…
Business
Minn. consumers, businesses deal with surprising price jolt
Some believe the fast-rising prices are temporary. Others worry the situation could spiral into something longer lasting.
Agriculture
Water protections return to spotlight
The EPA said it had found that the changes under Trump caused "significant environmental degradation."
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