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Nick Williams is a business reporter for the Star Tribune.


Cargill to sell group of grain elevators to CHS Inc.

Cargill called CHS "the right partner for this sale" based on the Minnesota-based organizations' partnership.


As other banks report decline in deposits, Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp experiencing a surge

Time deposits were up 4.6%, and money market savings were up 4.9% in banks first quarter.


Best Buy lays off some Geek Squad, phone support workers while adding AI

CEO of Richfield-based electronics retailer previously said layoffs would give Best Buy "space to reinvest into our future."


With latest expansion, Minnesota's Crisp and Green will have more than 200 locations

Launched by Twin Cities entrepreneur Steele Smiley, Crisp & Green is set to open about 60 more locations by the end of 2024, with the latest in the Milwaukee and Chicago suburbs.


Timberwolves, Lynx sale dispute likely headed to arbitration

Marc Lore said he and partner Alex Rodriguez would fight "with all means possible" against Glen Taylor to complete the last portion of the deal for controlling ownership of the teams.


Rail companies won't pay Minnesota's public safety fees, saying it contradicts federal law

Millions of dollars in fees on railroad operators fund emergency preparedness, training, and staffing costs.


Can Edwards do for Adidas what Air Jordan did for Nike? Some believe so.

Adidas launched Edwards' signature shoe last year. As Edwards' NBA notoriety rises, so does demand for his high-priced sneaker.


Twins, Thrivent deal means baseball fans will help decide where $200K in charitable donations go

As part of its agreement with the Twins, Thrivent also receives naming rights to Target Field's 3,000-seat club level and becomes the presenting sponsor of the Twins' annual season ticket plan.


New investor in Wolves/Lynx as Rodriguez, Lore near acquisition

A Washington, D.C.-based investment firm, decided not to move forward in a deal that would have provided structural financing to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to buy the teams from Glen Taylor.


Minnesota Energy Alley aims to support entrepreneurs tackling the state's climate issues

The new statewide initiative is funded through public-private partnerships.