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State unveils program for businesses to use robots to address workforce shortages
The $12.5 million automation loan program is the fifth announced so far as part of $97 million small business initiative.
Downtown Minneapolis' newest venue caters to multicultural weddings and events
Mosaic is an event space in the Finnegans Brew Co. building that aims to offer customers more flexibility and control.
UnitedHealth Group expects revenue nearing $360B next year
The health care giant projects double-digit growth, led by its Optum division for health care services.
Homebuilding in the Twin Cities fell steeply during November
In a reversal, some Twin Cities homebuilders have inventories of houses that are ready for occupancy.
Asian shares mostly decline ahead of Fed chair's key speech
Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday ahead of a closely watched speech by the Federal Reserve chief that may give clues about future interest rate hikes.
Niron Magnetics plans to power greener electric motors
The Minneapolis-based company has raised $77 million to develop 'clean earth' magnets.
Minnesota employers add benefits — including pet perks and meal subsidies — to keep employees
In a tight labor market, additions to health care, vacation and bereavement policies helps recruit and retain workers.
Twitter ends enforcement of misinformation policy on COVID
Twitter will no longer enforce its policy against COVID-19 misinformation, raising concerns among public health experts and social media researchers that the change could have serious consequences if it discourages vaccination and other efforts to combat the still-spreading virus.
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Niron Magnetics plans to power greener electric motors
The Minneapolis-based company has raised $77 million to develop 'clean earth' magnets.
Neal St. Anthony
Corporate volunteer mentors adding up through HandsOn Twin Cities
An Xcel volunteer signed up for a day and happily completed a 12-week project for Project Diva.
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Nurses reach tentative contract agreement in Moose Lake, but not in Twin Cities, Duluth
Tentative agreement at smaller hospital comes as nurses at larger hospitals must decide whether to OK a strike in the winter and amid respiratory virus surge.
How to build wealth when you don't own your home
Financial advisors say 20- and 30-somethings should reduce or eliminate debt, save and invest in the stock market.
Star Tribune Business: Money, Work, Know-How
Stories for Minnesotans who want to develop careers, build businesses, find opportunities, make more money and spend it wisely — and about the people who can help them do it.
In meatpacking towns, some say child labor is 'not a secret'
Labor Department attorneys say PSSI, a Wisconsin-based cleaning service, illegally employed six underage staff at JBS Pork in Worthington and Turkey Valley Farms in Marshall.
Harvey Mackay: Words can hurt others — and also you
Every day, you must pick words carefully. Social media has exacerbated people's emotional responses, but you should avoid responding until you are more measured.
How to manage gift-giving expectations while in debt
Own your financial truth. Take a break from the holidays if you can't afford them.
Small Business Saturday highlights triumphs, challenges post-COVID
Dozens of people shopped local to support small businesses in the Twin Cities. Despite progress, inflation and market changes pose new challenges for some employers.
Compute North — flying high just months ago — now part of crypto bankruptcy wave
The Eden Prairie-based company is trying to reorganize in Chapter 11, but it has already lost control of key crypto centers.
Twin Cities area retail space is in demand: 'Having our best year'
Retail leasing has been one of the most active sectors of commercial real estate in the Twin Cities this year as a post-pandemic surge of in-person shopping boosts the market for brick-and-mortar stores and restaurants.
Using algorithms for everything may produce results, but also a boring product
The statistics-driven approach to baseball over the last few decades has now spread to the NBA, movies and more.