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'Struggling' Minnesota child care centers brace for the end of federal aid
After two years and $24 billion, the Child Care Stabilization Grant program is coming to an end, and that has many providers concerned.
Carlyle in exclusive talks to take majority stake in two Medtronic businesses
Sources familiar with the negotiations said a new company would be formed for the patient monitoring and respiratory interventions businesses.
Minnesota's biggest law firm appoints first woman president in its 75-year history
Melodie Rose took over this week from John Koneck, who will stay at Fredrikson & Byron as a practicing attorney.
Minnesota utilities spending $130M to improve wind energy transmission
Congestion on transmission lines has led to a growing amount of time that wind farms are inactive.
Shareholders of 3-D printing company Stratasys vote down acquisition plan
The company's shareholders roundly reject the board's proposal to buy Desktop Metal. New options could emerge as a result.
More details emerge in Mayo's multibillion-dollar Rochester expansion
Mayo lists potential projects in an updated five-year infrastructure plan presented to city officials.
West Coast investor on apartment buying spree in Minneapolis
Higher mortgage rates are stifling commercial real estate values, and sales, but Weidner Apartment Homes is investing heavily in Minneapolis.
Program helps Minnesota social entrepreneurs launch their dreams
Three up-and-coming leaders are developing projects to make a positive impact with help from a FINNOVATION Fellowship.
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Ramstad: Minnesota companies' stocks are a microcosm for the U.S. market in 2023
Most Minnesota companies are underperforming a stock market that has effectively stalled for the last two years.
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.
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Minnesota health plan rates for individuals to rise as much as 5.5% next year
MNsure estimates that federal tax credits will drive out-of-pocket premium reductions of about 5% on average next year for qualifying households.
Mortgage rates hit 23-year high, but that's not stopping Twin Cities homebuilding
Twin Cities builders had their best September in nearly two decades.
2 years in prison for psychologist who collected $819K in false claims from Mdewakanton Sioux
"For many years, he prioritized his family's material comfort and security over the integrity of his professional licensure," prosecutors told the court.
Minnesota steps up efforts to help employers fill jobs as tight labor market continues
State and local officials kicked off Workforce Development Month at a massive job fair in north Minneapolis, as the governor traveled to the Iron Range.
Delta CEO on rewards changes: 'We probably went too far'
Changes to the airline's SkyMiles program drew outrage from loyal airline customers.
Blaine businessman pleads guilty to cheating hundreds of job seekers out of $600K
He defrauded at least 250 people out of several thousands of dollars each.
What to know about the latest COVID variants, Minnesota testing, vaccines
Expert advice on masking, testing, vaccines and boosters is evolving along with coronavirus variants. Here's the latest from Minnesota and the CDC.
3M again halts PFAS production in Belgium amid pollution problems
Belgian authorities are considering more legal action after discovering emissions of forever chemicals still occurring at the company's plant.
Brazil court fines Cargill $120K in case involving child labor on cocoa farms
The case accuses Cargill, which said it could not comment on an ongoing case, of buying from the farms.
Minnesota medical cannabis director seeks rollback of federal hemp loopholes
A farm bill proposal would have the federal government regulate hemp-derived THC.