Bloomington's HealthEZ aims to continue post-acquisition growth with new CEO
With a new CEO and new role for founder, health benefits company invests to grow nationally
Deluxe CEO's new book offers practical advice for small business owners
Barry McCarthy's book draws examples from Deluxe's "Small Business Revolution" TV series and his own entrepreneurship and leadership experience.
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Known for tomatoes, Owatonna's Bushel Boy adds indoor strawberries
The new product is part of a big expansion at the company.
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Pandemic prompts officials to relax rules on home businesses
It took 16 years, a local election and a global pandemic for Jonathan Holtfreter to secure his right to teach tuba in peace.The retired music…
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Outside Consultant: Where to focus in a franchise business
Hiring and financial control are keys to making a business work, even when its a franchise with a well-known brand.
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Small Minnesota company goes big with blue light protection
Revenue for Eyesafe has spiked nearly 900% over the past three years, driven by demand for its products
Business
Alexander: Turn off the more complex encryption in Windows 11 Pro
Readers react to our tech columnist's advice on turning off automatic encryption on Windows 11.
Business
Is your company on the list of Minnesota's 2021 Top Workplaces?
Worker expectations change at Minnesota firms as pandemic retreats.
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What you need to know about COVID variants, Minnesota mask requirements and more
Advice is evolving along with the coronavirus. Here's the latest from staff and news service reports.
Business
Developers pause St. Paul projects after rent control passes
Unlike most cities with rent control, St. Paul will not exempt new construction, which opponents argue will force lenders and developers to look outside the city.
Business
Farrell: Burnout, on the rise before pandemic, now a major trend at workplaces
The workplace needs to change, not employees, the pandemic has made clear.
Business
Women may be better investors then men. Here's the mansplaination.
Fidelity Investments found that, over a 10-year period, the portfolios of its female customers outperformed male customers by an average of 0.4% a year.
Business
The dance between central bankers and big investors is taking a new turn
Central banks had signaled they would hold rates at near-zero into 2022, but inflation is leading them to pull back stimulus moves now.
Business
Twin Cities employers turn on fun to counter 'resignation tsunami'
Companies are hosting cooking competitions, virtual happy hours and Lego championships during Zoom meetings.
Business
Minnesota's top 50 public companies ranked by revenue – with No. 1 hitting $257 billion
Revenue for the companies on the Star Tribune 50 list as a whole increased 5.5% to a cumulative $621.8 billion.
Business
Twin Cities Consumer Checkbook: Maintaining heating systems is key to winter savings
Comparing prices for repairs on HVAC systems is difficult because you first need an expert to diagnose a problem.
Business
Moving beyond devices: Medtronic at critical juncture as technology, competition evolve
A shift in culture is key to achieving ambitious strategic business goals.
Business
More people get paid by the day, as apps and employers offer a new routine
Consumer advocates warn that peoples can run into fees for some of the new paycheck services.
Business
Moving before retirement can help finances in retirement
Individuals and couples who downsize their households ahead of retirement can reap savings that will help them down the road.
Business
Unvaccinated? Don't count on leaving your family death benefits
Early examples are emerging of benefits being denied to survivors of people who weren't vaccinated against COVID-19.
Business
Congress makes historic turn to focus on kids over older adults
While the details of President Joe Biden's signature social-spending bill are still being haggled over, one big takeaway is clear: the $1.75 trillion package marks…
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Former Wild goalie settles into leading family construction firm
John Curry emphasizes teamwork, customer experience at Knutson Construction in Minneapolis.
Business
3M works to expand dental care access in Minnesota as part of new social justice initiatives
The company will focus on health care access, homeownership, transportation equity and workforce skills.
Business
Canadian Pacific outlines closure plans for U.S. HQ in Minneapolis after merger
Many of its downtown Minneapolis workers will be offered a chance to move to the combined company's new headquarters in Kansas City.
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