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Minnesota Energy Alley aims to support entrepreneurs tackling the state's climate issues
The new statewide initiative is funded through public-private partnerships.
Twin Cities sees surprise influx of home listings as agent commission uncertainty looms
There are more sellers, but there are also more buyers, so competition is stiff and houses are selling quickly.
Xcel's Prairie Island nuclear plant returns after lengthy outage drew questions
State officials had asked the energy company to provide a detailed explanation for when the power plant could be running again.
With the Better FAFSA still in limbo, here's what to do as college decisions loom
Delays and glitches with the simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid has addled many students and their families.
Ramstad: Readers defend local control of housing, question weather data
It's the first reader feedback column of the year.
UnitedHealth says it's doled out $2B to health care providers after cyberattack
Minnetonka-based health care giant is asking clinics and hospitals to seek financial help after reports of problems receiving payments.
These businesses survived the pandemic. Road construction was 'nail in the coffin'
Arden Hills and Shoreview storefronts rocked by two years of road construction on Lexington Avenue
Lawmakers spent big to keep Minnesota nursing home in private hands. It didn't work.
Legislation proposes more transparent ownership and financial information so Minnesota can be sure its investments in nursing homes actually improved facilities, care.
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Evan Ramstad
Ramstad: Readers defend local control of housing, question weather data
It's the first reader feedback column of the year.
Evan Ramstad
Ramstad: Cyberattack shows UnitedHealth is too big to fail
The finances of hospitals and clinics across the country were disrupted by a cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group.
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How many taxi cabs are left in Minneapolis?
Uber's entry a decade ago caused an astonishing collapse of the local taxi industry.
At the country's biggest food industry trade show, everything is just for you
Expo West showcased thousands of brands hoping to break through to mainstream success or at least find their target audience.
Mackay: Change is a constant in today's business world. You need to adapt to win.
With swift development of technology, businesses are reorganizing, which means workers must change as well.
Trump granted clemency to Medicare fraudsters before vowing to cut entitlement program abuse
In his last year in office, Trump commuted the sentences of at least five people who collectively filednearly $1.6 billion in fraudulent claims through Medicare or Medicaid.
Johnson Brothers withdraws application to redevelop Blue Cross Blue Shield site in Eagan
The company is looking at other options in the metro, including remaining at its St. Paul location.
A ravenous beetle now threatens Minnesota's North Woods
The emerald ash borer has been found in north-central Minnesota, showing the bugs' ability to adapt to cold, in a state with more ash trees than any other.
Farrell: Having traditional and Roth savings gives you tax-savvy options in retirement
If your income will be lower in retirement than when you were working, you'd favor traditional retirement savings. Roth is better for the reverse. Since you don't know, the advantage of having both is flexibility.
Let's keep our writing simple, precise, cogent and clear
But sometimes it's worth sending a reader to the dictionary if the word fits the nuance of the writing.
Attorney General's Office settles with landlord accused of neglecting north Minneapolis homes
HavenBrook Homes has agreed to pay $2.2 million in restitution, forgive $2 million of tenants' debt and attempt to sell its rental homes.
What does the national settlement on home commissions mean for the Twin Cities?
The National Association of Realtors settlement changes how commissions work, shocking the industry.