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Federal Reserve foresees no interest rate hikes in 2019
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday and projected no rate hikes this year, reflecting a dimmer view of the economy as growth weakens in the United States and abroad.
Red Wing boots march into midtown Manhattan with new store
As interest in heritage brands grows among urban fashionistas, the 110-year-old Minnesota brand makes its first inroads into the big city.
Minnesota cannabis firm goes public on Canadian stock exchange
Vireo, parent of Minnesota Medical Solutions that has a cannabis license for medical distribution locally, is valued at $550 million in Canadian dollars.
Minnetonka is planning a park in the Ridgedale parking lot
A corner of the Ridgedale parking lot in Minnetonka may become gardens, play areas and plaza with a stage.
Schafer: Companies should be smarter about stock buybacks
Healthy talk is one thing, but General Mills finds people still want the sweet stuff
General Mills' third-quarter results were boosted by new products such as Fruity Lucky Charms.
'Full House' to big house in college scheme? Experts differ
Could Aunt Becky be headed to prison? It could go either way, experts say.
European, Canadian regulators to do own review of Boeing jet
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Schafer: Companies should be smarter about stock buybacks
When looking to confirm news of a stock buyback plan, a first scroll through recent news releases of Medtronic PLC turned up nothing. There was…
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Minnesota cannabis firm goes public on Canadian stock exchange
Vireo, parent of Minnesota Medical Solutions that has a cannabis license for medical distribution locally, is valued at $550 million in Canadian dollars.
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Judge: Trump drilling plans can't ignore climate change
The judge temporarily blocked drilling on about 300,000 acres of land in Wyoming in a decision that could have sweeping implications for the president's plan to boost fossil fuel production.
Arden Hills refuses to end TCAAP power-sharing
Arden Hills officials accuse Ramsey County of "bullying" them to come to the table.
FBI joins criminal investigation into Boeing certification
Criminal investigation comes in response to crashes of Max 8 aircraft.
CEO Pay Watch: Deluxe's Lee Schram, who retired in November, made $11.7 million last year
Most of Schram's pay came from exercising stock options.
Tech firms like Amazon and Microsoft see energy industry as new source of income
A giant hotel in Houston teemed with oil and gas executives earlier this month for CeraWeek. IHS Markit, a research firm which organized the shindig,…
Review: Although pricey, you can't go wrong with Galaxy S10
GALAXY S10 $899You can't go wrong with latest Android optionSometimes the tech gods send a sign. This week the sign was very clear — it's…
Five tips on what to do with unwanted stuff
World-renowned tidying expert Marie Kondo is sparking joy among shoppers feeling the urge to clean out their homes. But once you master the organizing expert's…
Business bookshelf: Author writes action-packed yarn of Minneapolis DEA probe into Paul Le Roux
'Hunting LeRoux'Elaine Shannon, William Morrow, 351 pages, $27.99. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration initiated an investigation in 2007 against Paul Le Roux, when investigators in…
High stakes for Surmodics as safety concerns swirl over certain drug-coated stents
Eden Prairie company has clinical trials for similar products underway, and key payments at risk.
Boeing faces growing obstacles to restore Max jet fleet
A fracturing regulatory environment overseas makes the timeline for resuming flights problematic.