Man pleads guilty in Minnesota Housing Stabilization Services fraud scheme
A man pleaded guilty to wire fraud after being accused of submitting millions of dollars in false claims through a St. Paul company.
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John Deere settles antitrust suit, allows farmers to fix equipment at independent shops
Independent repair shops will have access to proprietary John Deere tools for the next 10 years under a settlement between five states and the farm equipment giant, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Tuesday. Ellison, whose office filed an antitrust suit aga...
Cash App’s parent company settles $45M fraud protection lawsuit; Minnesota to get small slice
Cash App’s parent company has agreed to a $45 million multistate settlement to resolve allegations that it misled people about the app’s safety, failed to protect users from fraud and did not provide the fraud help required by law. Minnesota will get approximately $639,000 fro...
23andMe data breach victims to receive $46.75 million payout
A United States bankruptcy judge ordered genetic testing company 23andMe to pay a nearly $50 million settlement for a 2023 hack that led to the data leak of millions of their customers....
Feeding Our Future fraud: Rochester restaurant scheme defendant to be sentenced
Another defendant in the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme will be sentenced Wednesday in federal court.
Rolls-Royce Mankato expansion targets data center generator demand
A major engineering company is set to open a multimillion-dollar expansion on Wednesday to meet the demand for backup power production for data centers and creating dozens of jobs in Mankato. Rolls-Royce said its $24 million expansion in Mankato will bring more than 100 jobs t...
Minnesota orders $150K fine for health insurance company charged in fraud scheme
The Minnesota Department of Commerce fined a company and its owner for repeatedly misleading up to 1,000 Minnesotans about health insurance coverage. The department said it fined Seguro Medico and its owner, Arthur Walsh, $150,000 after Minnesotans complained they believed the...
Ford to recall over 100,000 Mustangs for 2 separate issues
Two separate issues led to Ford Motor Company issuing a recall for over 100,000 Mustangs in the United States.
Suspected tornado hits Detroit Lakes, leaving 2 injured and widespread damage
National Weather Service teams are heading to the Detroit Lakes area after a suspected tornado damaged homes and businesses and left two people injured. According to the Becker County Sheriff’s Office, numerous trees and power lines came down during Monday night’s storm and su...
Investing in the future of coworking
The Twin Cities’ original coworking company has a new owner.
7-Eleven sues Nike over new Air Max 95s set for July 11 release
7-Eleven found something a little too familiar about the new orange, green, and red-striped Nike sneakers set to be released next week, and the convenience store chain is asking a federal court to do something about it....
U.S. hosting World Cup helping boost soccer's popularity in Minnesota
Minnesota, not just a hockey state. The popularity of soccer is more noticeable than ever with local fans, store owners and referees all feeling the excitement and changes brought by the World Cup on American soil....
Allina Health hospice nurses strike in Minneapolis over stalled contract talks
Dozens of Allina Health hospice nurses are holding a one-day strike on Monday as contract talks remain stalled over staffing shortages, patient care and working conditions.Allina Health accuses the union of seeking “unsustainable economic demands” but says it committed to keeping...
Minnesota’s coolest made product contest is open for nominations
The coolest thing made in Minnesota is back up for debate as a popular public-driven competition returns to celebrate the state’s manufacturing industry, highlighting local ingenuity, craftsmanship, and economic impact. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce announced Monday mornin...
Restaurant openings and closings in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Twin Cities
What’s open, what’s closed and what’s still to come in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Wild turn attention to Quinn Hughes extension talks with free agency quieting down
The Wild will focus on signing their star defenseman to a new contract after wrapping up most of their other offseason business.
CVS Health medicated wipes recalled over child safety concerns
Tens of thousands of medicated wipes sold in CVS stores were pulled over fears that children could get into them and possibly be poisoned.
Bun appétit: Where to try the Twin Cities’ hottest new hot dogs
From speakeasy secrets to pickle roll-up riffs, restaurants are giving the humble frank serious treatment across the metro.
This Iron Range mine is one of Minnesota’s biggest economic development projects ever
It’s about to open — and supporters say it could revive the region’s economy.
Inside a family business empire’s bitter legal battle with its former chief financial officer
The Davis Family, whose ownership of Cambria, Davisco Foods and Sun Country Airlines have made them business icons in Minnesota, are suing their longtime CFO. He’s countersuing. Tens of millions of dollars are at stake....
Could the Mississippi River run wild through the Twin Cities again?
As federal officials study the future of two aging dams, river advocates are asking Minnesotans to imagine a restored Mississippi Gorge.
Ramstad: America’s founding was an economic revolution, too
From the Pilgrims’ arrival to the settling of the Midwest to exploration of space, America’s story is one of risk-taking by individuals and the government....
Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?
Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplifying the labels shoppers see....
Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers warm-up jacket found at Goodwill could sell for $250,000
A Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket worn by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain is expected to fetch up to $250,000 at auction after a 19-year-old Oregon man purchased it for just $3 at a Goodwill store....
15 glorious new restaurant patios to hit this summer
Beach installations, double-decker river views, rolling countryside and more reasons to dine outside right now.
St. Paul minimum wage increases to $16.37 for small businesses, $14.25 for microbusinesses
Minimum wage rates in St. Paul increased on July 1 for small and micro businesses.
St. Paul’s new minimum wage for small businesses is helping workers, posing challenges for owners
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Target and Ulta Beauty to end store partnership this August
A popular beauty brand’s five-year relationship with one of the nation’s largest chains is expected to end next month.
July 4th: What's open and closed
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours....
General Mills to cut billions in costs as food maker struggles to lift sales
The Golden Valley-based company’s fourth quarter results were a bright spot at the end of an otherwise challenging fiscal year.
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Minnesota plans to replace a ‘drowning machine’ with fish-friendly rapids
The Crissy Lake Dam project would improve safety, reconnect more than 100 miles of fish habitat and restore much of the Pomme de Terre River.
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses....
Man sentenced to almost a decade in prison for attempted murder
A South St. Paul man will spend nearly a decade in prison for shooting into a Minneapolis clothing store, wounding one person. Valentino John Gaudalupe Salinas-Avery, 19, was sentenced Monday to 117 months (just under 10 years) at the St. Cloud Correctional Facility, with cred...
Good Company: Lovebird Cereal
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Pokémon card theft at Eagan shop: $25K stolen in break-in
A break-in at an Eagan business left more than $25,000 in stolen items and prompted the owners to ask the public for help. DUCK! (Duck Entertainment) shared on social media that this past Saturday, June 27, two people broke into its Eagan location around 3:45 a.m., stealing mu...
Thousands still without power in northern Minnesota following severe weather
Monday’s severe weather is still causing problems throughout the Northland, with downed trees and power lines creating power outages. As of around 11:00 a.m., crews with Minnesota Power had restored most of their outages, which were impacting 4,100 people at one point. Power i...
Best Buy banking on next-gen TVs to spur shoppers to upgrade
The Richfield-based retailer is banking consumers will upgrade to RGB LED televisions as incoming CEO Jason Bonfig prepares to take over.
Twin Cities Somali businesses face long, slow recovery after Operation Metro Surge
Businesses owned by Somali Minnesotans continue to struggle months after Operation Metro Surge brought fear and chaos to the state’s immigrant communities. Shop owners say some customers are returning, but the economic hit has been huge. A legislative effort to provide financ...
Midtown Global celebrates its first 20 years, prepares for the next 20
For two decades, the market has offered good food, good shopping and good company on Lake Street.
Want to buy a Ferris wheel? A Twin Cities icon is up for sale.
Custom-designed for dining, the wheel hosted everything from business meetings to engagements — including one that went awry.
Thai Pop Restaurant
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Owamni is now Indignea by Owamni
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Can New York’s progressive surge travel? Minnesota’s Senate race may provide the answer
Supporters of Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan see growing evidence that economic populism is reshaping Democratic primaries. Moderates, gravitating toward Rep. Angie Craig, argue the strategy has yet to prove it can win statewide....
Amazon Prime Day shoppers spend more than $26 billion during four day event
Amazon's popular annual sales event saw a significant year-over-year surge, with overall consumer spending eclipsing last year’s totals.
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her. The high court declined to take up ...
The World’s Largest Nutcracker
A towering new landmark has arrived in southwest Minnesota, and it’s turning heads in the small town of Luverne. The World’s Largest Nutcracker stands an impressive 65 feet tall and is already making waves online. Builder and store owner Vance Walgrave joined Minnesota Live to sh...
More supplements sold on Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target sites recalled
More TNVitamins products are being pulled from shelves over Salmonella fears.
Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores
The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name....
Bebe Zito’s customers asked to toss or return ice cream due to possible metal or plastic fragments
The business says pieces of plastic and metal may have come from one of the primary machines they use for ice cream production.
Northeast Minneapolis couple's cookies go viral with nearly 500K views
A local couple’s cookie business is getting a lot of attention after a viral social media post, and they’re working hard to keep up with the demand.
Anderson: The life and good times of Ted Burger — and the identical twin brother he left behind
Outdoor enthusiasts Ted and Bud Burger founded Burger Brothers sporting goods stores in the Twin Cities before retiring to the Northwoods.
Qualls running mate was on Capitol grounds during Jan. 6 attack
Brian Nicholson, a businessman chosen by Republican-endorsed candidate Kendall Qualls to run as his lieutenant governor, said in a statement to the Star Tribune he wanted to show support for “the greatest president of my lifetime” and that he left “when things turned violent.”...
Tattoo shop near downtown Minneapolis closing after almost 9 years - Bring Me The News
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Most data centers paused, business impact emerging
Action aimed to protect Minneapolis resources is getting pushback from the business community working to boost a slumping downtown. For the next five months, most data center projects in Minneapolis cannot move forward. The moratorium was passed by the council Thursday — thos...
Polestar says it will stop selling cars in the US
Polestar, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle company, has been blocked from selling vehicles in the United States due to national security concerns....
Amazon workers demand better pay, working conditions at Shakopee Fulfillment Center
Several dozen Amazon employees protested outside the company’s Shakopee location on Wednesday, June 24, in their first labor action at the facility since last September. The workers, organized by the Minneapolis-based Awood Center, were seeking higher pay and better working co...
Survey shows gas-price pain rising even as economic confidence stabilizes
Rising gas prices are dealing a major hit to household budgets, with most Americans admitting that high gas prices are severely squeezing their finances, according to a new poll....
Kurt Zellers out in shakeup at Minnesota Business Partnership
The lobbying group replaced Zellers with co-interim CEOs, a former state director for Amy Klobuchar and a Republican aide.
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels
The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights....
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