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Ramstad: In a tight labor market, job fairs have changed to find people on the margins
Organizers are trying to help people who have been on the margins of the labor market, as demand for workers remains high.
What a Trump immigration crackdown would mean for Minnesota's economy
The state's labor shortage is among the country's more severe, with just 51 workers for every 100 open jobs.
Remodeling your home is easier when you put it in writing first
Once you find a stellar home improvement company, you need a firm written agreement that will help you eliminate common sources of disputes with contractors.
U.S. Bancorp names Gunjan Kedia new president
Kedia, whose previous title was vice chair of wealth, corporate, commercial and institutional banking, takes the role previously held by chief executive and chairman Andy Cecere.
Minneapolis loses bid for WWE's 2025 WrestleMania to Las Vegas
The event last month drew more than 145,000 fans in Philadelphia.
Best Buy CEO Corie Barry's compensation fell more than 20% to $10.3M last year
The company failed to meet financial goals, triggering lower payouts for executives.
Midwest Mountaineering alum opens outdoor store to fill void
Lake State Mountaineering offers paddling and climbing supplies for Minnesota outdoors enthusiasts.
Minnesota Power agrees to smaller bill increase for customers in settlement
If utility regulators approve the deal with state officials, residential customers' electric rates would increase 4.9% instead of the originally posed 12%.
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Evan Ramstad
Ramstad: In a tight labor market, job fairs have changed to find people on the margins
Organizers are trying to help people who have been on the margins of the labor market, as demand for workers remains high.
Evan Ramstad
Ramstad: Minnesota demographer takes deeper look at migration, workforce pressure
Every business owner and executive should read it to understand the consumption, labor trends.
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Minneapolis residential property taxes could rise steeply in 2025
With federal COVID funds drying up and downtown commercial values falling, homeowners and renters will be asked to shoulder the burden, Mayor Jacob Frey cautions.
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The Minnesota-based franchisor is seeing sales and profits steadily climb as its international ambition grows.
After failed mediation, Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute heads to arbitration
Arbitration process will take place in Minneapolis and must be completed within six months, according to contract.
3M paying back nearly $1M in overpayments improperly deducted from employee paychecks
The company reached a settlement with the state Attorney General's Office to issue about 1,700 checks.
Eden Prairie refrigeration facility laying off 91 workers
St. Louis-based Copeland Cold Chain is moving manufacturing and distribution operations to other North American locations.
Life Time goes full wellness, with spa offering weight-loss management, including Ozempic
The Chanhassen-based company continues to expand, including pickleball facilities.
Cargill recalls 16,000 pounds of ground beef over E. coli risk
None of the affected products were sold in Minnesota, and no illnesses were reported.
Minnesota hemp businesses feeling burned by Lucky Leaf cannabis expo organizers
Local entrepreneurs say they were misled by the Texas-based event company about whether they would be allowed to sell their THC and CBD products at the show last week in Minneapolis.
Barely any venture capital makes it to greater Minnesota. Meet the folks trying to change that.
Over the last decade, less than 4% of venture capital invested in the state went outside the Twin Cities.
Biden opens door for tax credits so corn farmers can grow jet fuel
Corn growers can qualify for the lucrative credits if they use cover crops and avoid tilling the soil.