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Gamified fitness: Minnesotans use health tech to bring personal challenge to friends
From fitness studios to senior living communities, wearable technology has enabled a new generation of fitness enthusiasts to not only track their performance but also see how they measure up against others.
Make sure you are spending enough in retirement
Many retirees who consistently saved over the years spend less than they might in retirement.
Don't fall prisoner to 'more' ideology
More should not necessarily be the only goal: Think about the why and the what.
Hackers exploited flaw in Eden Prairie firm's software in record year for ransomware attacks
Fortra software hack and that of a Massachusetts firm that struck the Minnesota Department of Education and UnitedHealthcare resulted in millions of compromised records.
Ecolab study finds access to clean water a key issue around the world, especially Latin America
The study was released at the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit in New York.
How do you save money on groceries? Share your tips.
Ukraine targets a key Crimean city a day after striking Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters
Ukraine on Saturday morning launched another missile attack on Sevastopol on the occupied Crimean Peninsula, a Russian-installed official said, a day after an attack on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet that left a serviceman missing and the main building smoldering.
The federal government is headed into a shutdown. What does it mean, who's hit and what's next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending.
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Evan Ramstad
Ramstad: Minnesota is a car collectors' paradise, ranking 'friendliest' for the hobby
The state's car collectors are a large and varied group, encouraged by state policies. And now, they're getting ready for winter.
Evan Ramstad
Ramstad: Delta's change to SkyMiles fixes a business problem and hurts a lot of us
Delta's focus on dollar spending for rewards makes sense, though it will end the thrill of the chase for many customers.
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Get a look at the 2023 Homer Hanky ...
The Twins clinched a playoff spot Friday night.
The Homer Hanky is coming back! Here's what you need to know
The AL Central champion Twins are headed to the playoffs, and the Star Tribune announced that the Homer Hanky is headed back to the postseason as well.
New Minnesota cannabis director resigns amid report she sold illegal products
Erin DuPree was selling high-dose cannabis products at her hemp shop that weren't compliant with state law.
United Auto Workers strike expands to locations in Twin Cities area
Facilities in Plymouth and Hudson, Wis., are among the 38 locations added across 20 states.
UAW expanding its strike to locations in 20 states
In new walkouts that will affect 5,600 workers., the union targeted centers that distribute parts to car dealer service departments.
Xcel Energy receives $70M federal grant for long-lasting grid battery in Becker
The grant from the U.S. Department of Energy will split between the project in Becker and one in Colorado, which are Xcel's largest markets.
3M to pay $9.6 million to feds for selling products to Iran
The U.S. Treasury Department says an employee with the Minnesota-based corporation violated sanctions by knowingly selling to a middleman entity.
Destination Medical Center on track to hit $5.6B in new development in Rochester
With a $4 billion Mayo expansion on the way, Destination Medical Center officials hope to bring more health-related businesses to the area.
Minnesota-based Tru Shrimp names new CEO, awaits construction on S.D. site
The Balaton-based indoor shrimp farming company's new CEO, Brian Knochenmus, has inherited the long-awaited South Dakota project.
Edina petition protests affordable apartments
The proposed 89-unit building would be affordable to people making up to 60% of the Area Median Income.