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Immigrant workers sue Minnesota vegetable farm for shorted pay, 'deplorable' conditions
Workers claim Svihel Vegetable Farm violated federal human trafficking law; the farm calls the suit "baseless."
AG Ellison calls on UnitedHealth to provide more help in cyberattack
Attorneys general in 22 states signed a letter calling the response thus far "inadequate" and questioning if company-owned clinics have received more assistance than others.
Xcel profits after job cuts, but Texas wildfire costs could be 'adverse'
The Minneapolis-based utility says it wasn't negligent in maintaining a wooden utility pole that was a source of the Smokehouse Creek Fire, but if it's found liable, costs could exceed $500 million in insurance coverage.
Room & Board transfers ownership to employees with stock plan
Furniture company starts employee stock ownership plan for staff, including retail salespeople.
US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates
The nation's economy slowed last quarter, growing at an annual rate of 1.6% in a sign that the high interest rates may be taking a toll on borrowing and spending.
After hiring bonanza, tech workers now grapple with layoffs and disillusionment
Companies went on a tech hiring spree in the pandemic, but many of those jobs have since been cut, leaving workers full of regret and disillusionment over the industry's unkept promises.
Flexible schedules for manufacturing employees are paying off for Land O'Lakes
More manufacturers are chopping up and rotating shifts to attract and retain workers.
St. Cloud warehouse lays off hundreds of workers as Publishers Clearing House downsizes
Fulfillment Distribution Center will cut 350 employees and close up operations when its only customer discontinues its commercial business.
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Minneapolis to set up Lake Street Community Safety Center, and wants residents' help to define it
A temporary community safety center on the immigrant business corridor, followed by a permanent one coming to 2633 Minnehaha Av., aim to reinvigorate public safety in south Minneapolis.
Minnesota DFL wants faster clean energy permits, but some are wary of shortcutting public input
Lawmakers promise an effort to cut red tape for clean power won't result in meaningfully less oversight or public involvement.
Minneapolis approves $15 minimum for cigarette packs, highest in U.S.
The city's tobacco crackdown allows existing limited "sampling" inside cigar lounge.
Sleep Number sales slump as company plans to close 30 stores.
The mattress industry has been in decline for more than a year.
East Grand Forks sugar beet factory fined $350K for air quality violations
The American Crystal Sugar plant emitted high levels of particulate matter and hydrogen sulfide over several years.
Minnesota TikTokers react to app's ban in the U.S.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden signed into law the foreign aid bill that includes TikTok legislation.
8 Twin Cities area grocery stores, ranked by affordability
We shopped at eight local grocery stores, some locally owned and some not, in search of the cheapest eats.
Longtime downtown Fargo staple Zandbroz Variety closing in June
The iconic bookstore and gift shop helped rejuvenate the main shopping and entertainment district when it opened in 1991.
Fairview sees financial upturn despite $189M operating loss last year
Fifth year of red ink reported as health system CEO cites progress on deal to return teaching hospital to U of M.
UnitedHealth Group's CEO made $25 million in 2023
A cybersecurity attack may cost UnitedHealth Group billions, but their CEO made $25 million before the attack.