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Minn. expects up to $280M from national mortgage relief deal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:34:25 -0500

Minnesota mortgage borrowers will have access to up to $280 million as part of a multibillion-dollar deal reached among the states, federal agencies and the nation's biggest mortgage lenders ...

Prudential sacks, sues its 'Agent of the Year'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:34:20 -0500

Four days after being named "Agent of the Year," St. Louis Park insurance salesman Terry Sandvold was sacked last month by his longtime agency, The Prudential Insurance Agency of America. ...

2 kids leap from 2nd-story window of burning St. Paul duplex into rescuers' arms

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:34:13 -0500

Two youngsters jumped from the second-story of a burning duplex in St. Paul before dawn Thursday and into the arms of neighbors below. The blaze in the 1000 block of Marion Street is believed to be ...

Hecker moved to a higher security prison in Wisconsin

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:34:07 -0500

Denny Hecker addressed the media outside of ?the U.S. Court House in Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon. Hecker pleaded not guilty Thursday afternoon to federal charges that he defrauded Chrysler ...

In on-air gaffe, MSNBC host mixes up Dakotas talking with N.D. senator

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:34:03 -0500

North and South Dakotans are used to people getting their states mixed up, but you would think a veteran national journalist would do his homework before interviewing Sen. John Hoeven of North ...

Report finds $50M gap in Minneapolis Vikings plan

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:11:25 -0500

ST. PAUL, Minn. - As stadium planners winnow down the potential locations for a new football stadium in downtown Minneapolis, new questions are cropping up about the city's plan to pay for it. ...

Benefit planned for Lake City officer's children

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:11:16 -0500

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Family members of the Lake City police officer who died after being shot in the head are organizing a one-day music festival to raise money for his three young children. Shawn ...

Oscar Shorts At The Lagoon

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:38:19 -0500

(credit: Magnolia Pictures) Pssst! Want to win your Oscar pool? Well, it often seems to come down to picking the right candidates in the short film categories. Most people pick those winners ...

Man Suspected In Several Metro Burglaries Charged

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:38:13 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A man accused of burglarizing several high-end homes in the Twin Cities has been charged. Police say 42-year-old Stewart Pesheck is suspected in at least seven break-ins ...

Deadly Force Gun Bill Passes Again To Full Senate

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:54 -0500

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A bill expanding the situations where citizens can use deadly force in their home is headed for a vote by the full Minnesota Senate. The state House passed the gun bill last ...

Gopher Basketball Coach Tubby Smith Previews Wisconsin Match-up

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:48 -0500

Tubby Smith called into the WCCO Morning News on Thursday with a preview of Gophers battle with the Badgers tonight at Williams Arena. Smith talked with John Hines. The Badgers game is the first of ...

Fort Snelling Squad Can Keep Its Rifles

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:37 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota Congressman John Kline says the U.S. Army has reversed a decision and will allow the Fort Snelling honor guard to keep the ceremonial rifles it uses for military ...

MN Among 10 States To Get ‘No Child’ Waiver

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:25 -0500

WASHINGTON (AP/WCCO) -- President Barack Obama on Thursday will free 10 states from the strict and sweeping requirements of the No Child Left Behind law, giving leeway to states that promise to ...

Dog Bites Denver TV Anchor During Interview

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:19 -0500

A veteran Denver television anchor was injured Wednesday after she was bitten in the face by a dog while doing a live broadcast about a dog rescued by a ...

LRT Construction Hurting Chocolate Confectioner

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:13 -0500

ST. PAUL (WCCO) — Light rail construction along University Avenue is on schedule, but the work has come at a cost. It’s taken a toll on many of the businesses along that street. Around ...

RV, Vacation And Camping Show Begins In Minneapolis

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:06 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — If you need a break from winter, head over to the Minneapolis Convention Center and think spring. The RV, Vacation and Camping show gets underway Thursday and ...

Minn. Girl Burned By Now-Recalled Tassimo Coffee Maker

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:36:57 -0500

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Home-brewed coffee lovers, take note: More than a million coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of reports of the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves ...

Xcel Using Helicopters For Power Line Work

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:36:53 -0500

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DNR Says It Meets 150-Day Permit Issuing Goal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:36:48 -0500

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Department of Natural Resources says it’s meeting a new 150-day target for approving or rejecting permit applications 99.6 percent of the time. The 150-day ...

Gophers Gear Up For Daunting Stretch Of Games

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:36:41 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota has worked hard to overcome the season-ending injury to star Trevor Mbakwe and those four straight losses to open Big Ten play. Ah, but the challenge for the Gophers ...

No Powerball Jackpot Winner

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:36:36 -0500

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday evening matched all six numbers drawn, which were: 17-28-38-39-51 and Powerball 33. Players matching all five numbers ...

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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:36:31 -0500

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Twins organization preview, Top 20 Prospects

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:04:37 -0500

Top 20 prospects to those who are under the radar. The 2011 season was one of disappointment for the Minnesota Twins. Punctuated by a 63-99 record and a last-place finish in the American League ...

UnitedHealth raises profit goal after XLHealth deal closes

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:35:07 -0500

UnitedHealth Group Inc. said Thursday that its purchase of XLHealth Corp. will add $2 billion to UnitedHealth's 2012 revenues and 5 cents to its profits per ...

Curtis Carlson Nelson will stay millions in debt

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:35:01 -0500

Carlson Nelson had stopped his bid to shed the debts . Carlson Nelson once was chief operating officer at the Minnetonka-based hospitality business started by his grandfather, ...

Crispin CEO talks on MillerCoors deal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:34:48 -0500

MillerCoors acquisition, announced Monday , will help Crispin Cider to expand much more quickly and access retail chains. Heron is staying at the helm of Minneapolis-based Crispin, which he says ...

Mpls stadium plan hikes parking fees, but is still $55M short

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:34:36 -0500

Follow this company stadium in Minneapolis -- someplace -- shows that the city may not have as much money as it thinks it does. Minnesota Public Radio reports on the city's analysis, ...

UnitedHealth overhauling doctor payments

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:34:16 -0500

UnitedHealth is now introducing the changes to the 550,000 or so doctors in its network. The shift could affect primary doctors, but also groups like accountable care organizations ...

Minnesota gets $280M in national mortgage settlement

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:18:55 -0500

< 200){ requestedWidth = 200; } State officials say Minnesota mortgage borrowers will be eligible for a total of $280 million from a national settlement between states and the country's ...

Timberwolves lifeless in 85-80 loss at Memphis

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:18:21 -0500

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Kevin Love back home serving out the final game of a two-game suspension. Ricky Rubio dishing out a single assist and scoring just four points. Thirty-nine percent shooting. Zero ...

Minnesota court hears case of University of Minnesota cadaver...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:16:56 -0500

Amanda Tatro A student's Facebook comments about her laboratory cadaver may have been funny, scary or offensive, but were they free speech? Or can a university discipline the student for ...

Hey, Peter Max lovers: Did you paint this car

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:03:48 -0500

Normally, Mike Mullen doesn't approach his work with giddy anticipation. Mullen, 55, is a court officer in Detroit, Mich., who evicts people whose homes are in foreclosure. So imagine his ...

For Anoka students, it gets better

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:03:42 -0500

The messages on posters lining the walls of Anoka-Hennepin schools are simple: Don't be a bully. If you're feeling bad, there's help for you. The reminders are the most visible signs ...

Minneapolis Lutherans poised to elect new bishop

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:03:36 -0500

Never has there been a more diverse lineup of candidates for the Minneapolis area's Lutheran bishop -- so diverse that this month Minnesotans could elect the first minority leader of the ...

Global financial fraud case goes to trial in Minneapolis

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:03:31 -0500

A world map splattered with red dots shows the reach of a massive identity-theft case that went to trial this week in federal court in Minneapolis. Jurors will hear testimony about what prosecutors ...

Dayton cites 'crisis’ at St. Peter hospital

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:03:25 -0500

Gov. Mark Dayton said on Wednesday that "there is a crisis of patient abuse'' at the Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter, a hospital that has been battered in recent months by ...

U's $650,000 discretionary fund lets Kaler pay Maturi

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:03:19 -0500

The six-figure retirement package granted recently to Joel Maturi has thrown a spotlight on spending practices at the University of Minnesota, particularly a little-known discretionary fund that has ...

Minneapolis Park Board cited for racial rifts

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:03:13 -0500

A recent study of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board reports that racial tensions and distrust have created severe rifts between the board and those who work and play in the city's ...

Dry landscape is raising fears of a fiery spring

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:03:08 -0500

Dry foliage, dry soil, a dry atmosphere and a dry long-term weather outlook have fire officials in Minnesota bracing for what could be a dangerous fire season in the coming weeks. "It all adds ...

Recycling program may grow

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:48:01 -0500

09 The recycling rate in the College of Veterinary Medicine has jumped about 10 percent since it began a pilot program aiming to improve and maximize its collection of waste. The school's ...

Stuck in the middle with U

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:47:56 -0500

Both tuition and aid at the University have risen in recent years. This "high-tuition, high-aid" model expands access for low-income for students but often shifts costs and loans to the ...

U’s Google contract shields school from new privacy measures

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:47:54 -0500

09 As Google makes sweeping changes to its privacy policy, the University of Minnesota's accounts are shielded from the new rules. Google recently announced it will track user activity across ...

New hybrid language classes frustrate instructors, students

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:47:52 -0500

09 After a move to include more online components in language classes, students and instructors in the Spanish department said the new model creates more work for both groups. For the past six ...

Excavators find treasure in Egyptian trash heap

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:47:49 -0500

09 University of Minnesota students can be a part of discovering history by helping researchers decipher Greek characters on 2,000-year-old fragments of ancient papyri discovered in Egypt. Their ...

Poll shows students in Carlson oppose surcharge

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:47:45 -0500

09 The Carlson School of Management will likely have its $2,000 surcharge approved by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents on Friday. Carlson School hopes to gradually phase in a $2,000 ...

Memes taking over social media

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:47:43 -0500

09 The first University of Minnesota meme on Facebook was posted at 10:52 a.m., Tuesday. More than 24 hours and 5,000 Facebook "likes" later, the University Memes page has dominated ...

The Parker Quartet at Ted Mann

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:47:40 -0500

The Grammy Award winning Parker Quartet rehearses Wednesday afternoon at Ted Mann Concert Hall as part of the School of Music Creative Instructional Residencies Initiatives ...

Grizzlies end 3-game skid, beat Timberwolves 85-80

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:47:12 -0500

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Rudy Gay had 19 points and nine rebounds, and Quincy Pondexter added a career-high 17 points as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 85-80 victory over ...

Former Twin, young athletes share their stories

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:40:00 -0500

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Corey Koskie was a fan favorite and a force to be reckoned with when he played third base for the Minnesota Twins. After six years in Minnesota, and a stop in Toronto, Koskie ...

Crows crowd Rochester and make big mess

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:39:54 -0500

Embrace the fun of winter hiking, camping, and fishing. We learn that you don't have to travel far to find open water and big fish in the middle of ...

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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:11:52 -0500

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Local Dog Competes In Westminster Dog Show

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:11:41 -0500

STILLWATER (WCCO) — Dog lovers around the world will be focused on New York for the annual Westminster dog show next week. One of the most surprising dogs will come from Minnesota. You may ...

Man Uses CPR To Save Dog After Hunting Trap Accident

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:11:36 -0500

LAKE CITY, Minn. (WCCO) — A Minnesota man said it took 15 minutes of CPR to save his dog from a hunter’s trap. ';Through this whole process I'm thinking my dog is dead. ...

Magazine Rates St. Paul 10th Best Place To Find Eligible Ladies

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:11:30 -0500

ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — If you’re a man looking for a woman, St. Paul is where you want to be. Men’s Health Magazine is ranking St. Paul as the 10th best U.S. city to find ...

Univ. Of ND Will Use Fighting Sioux Nickname

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:11:09 -0500

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- The University of North Dakota resumed using its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname Wednesday even though it triggered NCAA sanctions, leaving some fans weary of the ...

State Forcing Man With Cerebral Palsy To Retire

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:11:04 -0500

ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — For most of us, retiring at age 65 is something we would welcome. That's not the case for 64-year-old Charles Van Heuveln of St. Paul. Van Heuveln has cerebral ...

A Heart And Soul Player For The Gophers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:10:56 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Gopher men's hockey team is in an enviable position on college hockey right now: Play well and they will win the WCHA. There are a number of reasons for the ...

Delta Switched Nonstop Flight Unexpectedly

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:10:50 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When most of us book an airline flight, we’re willing to pay extra to make sure it’s nonstop. That’s exactly what Karen Ortt did when she booked a flight ...

Man Gets 12 Years In Sexual Assault Of Niece

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:10:37 -0500

ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) - A 36-year-old St. Paul man was sentenced to 12 years in prison in Ramsey County Court on Wednesday in connection with a sexual assault case involving his then 13-year-old ...

Memphis 85, Minnesota 80

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:49:30 -0500

Rudy Gay 's 19 points helped Memphis build a comfortable lead Wednesday and the Grizzlies held on to down Minnesota 85-80. Both sides shot poorly, but Memphis hauled in 21 offensive rebounds ...

Edina toy company owner sentenced in $7 million fraud

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:09:01 -0500

A Twin Cities toy company owner has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for defrauding a bank and 42 investors out of about $9 million, the U.S. Attorney's Office said ...

Whole Foods confirms plans for downtown store

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:08:56 -0500

Follow this company on Wednesday confirmed its plans to open a store in downtown Minneapolis. The 38,000-square-foot store will be on the ground level of Ryan Cos. US Inc.'s ...

Minnesota Legislature sends Dayton proposed changes in handling of civil lawsuits

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:55:29 -0500

The Minnesota Legislature on Wednesday sent Gov. Mark Dayton a set of business-backed bills that change the way civil lawsuits are handled in the state. The Senate approved four bills in all, ...

Medicare's lower-cost drug use in Minnesota touted

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:55:25 -0500

If Medicare beneficiaries across the country used low-cost medications at the same rate as some patients in Minnesota, the government insurance program and seniors would have saved $4.5 billion ...

University of Minnesota regents to decide how to handle Steve Sviggum's new legislative job

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:54:25 -0500

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents is about to chart a course for reaching a position on Regent Steve Sviggum's new Senate job. At a monthly meeting Friday, regents Chair Linda Cohen ...

Whole Foods to open downtown Minneapolis location

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:54:12 -0500

Whole Foods said today it will open a grocery store in downtown Minneapolis at the site of an old Jaguar dealership at Hennepin and Washington avenues. The 38,000-square-foot store will open in ...

Santorum Sweeps Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:52:19 -0500

Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum speaks to supporters as his daughter, Elizabeth (L), and wife, Karen (R), look on Feb. 7, 2012 at the St. Charles Convention Center ...

Arrest made in yet another suspected arson at Brooklyn Park apartment complex

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:57:48 -0500

At the Willows Apartments in Brooklyn Park, a laundry room caught fire in the laundry room on the third floor. Electrician Vang Cheng Thao of Electric Fire & Security rewired the fire alarm ...

U of Minnesota defends disciplining student over Facebook posts before state Supreme Court

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:57:42 -0500

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The University of Minnesota is again defending its right to discipline a student over Facebook comments that her instructors found threatening. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard ...

Dispute over Occupy signs and 'We Support Our Troops' banner roils residents in Little Falls

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:57:37 -0500

LITTLE FALLS, Minn. - Robin Hensel says it's only fair that since the city of Little Falls ordered her to take down signs in her yard supporting the Occupy Wall Street and peace movements, the ...

Jenna Privette expected to make a full recovery

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:36:48 -0500

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The family of paralyzed hockey player Jenna Privette say doctors expect her to make a full recovery. Privette is a senior at St. Croix Lutheran High School in West St. Paul. She ...

Man Accused Of Having 2 Wives In Minnesota

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:06:18 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - A 41-year-old man from southern Minnesota is accused of getting married for a second time after not ending his first marriage, according to charges filed in Freeborn County ...

Man Promised Boy Go-Kart, Unzipped His Pants

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:58 -0500

ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) - A 60-year-old man is accused of unzipping the pants of a 7-year-old boy after luring him into his apartment by promising him a go-kart, according to charges filed Wednesday ...

Wis. Man Arrested For 7th DWI

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:52 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 43-year-old Spooner, Wis. man was arrested Wednesday morning for allegedly driving under the influence — his seventh ...

Latest Powerball Jackpot Now Up To $250 Million

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:45 -0500

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (WCCO) - Somebody could win a life-changing amount of money after the Powerball drawing that will take place Wednesday night. Officials with the Minnesota State Lottery said that ...

Win a 7 Day Fishing Trip from the All Canada Show

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:38 -0500

2012 All Canada Show taking place February 17-19 at Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Park, MN. All winners and their guests will be invited to join Mike Lynch at the show on the 18th and ...

I Won And Raised About $250K Tuesday Night

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:33 -0500

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Resurgent Rick Santorum said his sweep of three GOP contests earned his shoestring campaign $250,000 overnight, cash he needs to take his upstart bid for the Republican ...

Who Should Win The Grammy For…

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:21 -0500

The Grammys are this Sunday on CBS. But there’s still time to pick your favorites on Pick-A-Side. Who had the best album last year? What was the best song? Who was the best new artist? ...

Power Napping At Work Doctors Say It Helps

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:16 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Taking a nap during the day would be a dream for most of us. But doctors say dozing off can actually improve our health and productivity. Now some companies are waking up ...

Driver In Senser Crash Had Light Hair

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:11 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Newly released court documents reveal witness accounts of the hit-and-run investigation involving Amy Senser. Senser’s the wife of former Viking Joe Senser, and ...

Empty Bottle Of Vodka Found In Car Of Hit-And-Run Driver

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:01 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The woman accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian near the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove was over the legal limit, according to a search warrant. The report ...

The Beach Boys To ‘Do It Again’ At The Grammys

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:04:54 -0500

SANTA MONICA (CBS) -- The Beach Boys — Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks — will reunite on the Grammy stage on Sunday, performing live together for the ...

3M Names Thulin To Replace Retiring Buckley As CEO

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:04:36 -0500

ST. PAUL., Minn. (AP) -- 3M Co. said Wednesday that chief operating officer Inge Thulin will be the company’s new president and CEO. He replaces George Buckley, who is retiring. ...

Girl Scout Store Opens At Mall Of America

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:04:29 -0500

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (WCCO) — You may not think of going to the Mall of America if you’re craving the taste of Thin Mints and Somoas, but a Girl Scout store is opening there on Thursday. ...

Hughes to have shoulder examined

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:32:40 -0500

'); } MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins infielder Luke Hughes is headed to Minnesota on Thursday to have his right shoulder examined by club physician Dr. Dan Buss after injuring it in a home-plate ...

Rick Santorum triumphs in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri – live reaction

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:17:12 -0500

February 6, 2012 Martin insisted he hadn't mean the comments to be homophobic, nor to incite violence against gays. He said he was merely making a joke against soccer.The network said it had ...

What Are His Positions

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:09:15 -0500

Pennsylvania , is best known for his hard-line stances on social issues: abortion is wrong even in cases of rape, incest or threat to the mother's life; birth control is "a license to do ...

Santorum, Paul Revive Bid, Romney Hit and Gingrich Sinks

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:08:21 -0500

The final results of the GOP race in Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri have boosted Rick Santorum's chances and dealt a rude blow to Mitt Romney, who has so far enjoyed the top frontrunner ...

This one in downtown Portland

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:59:48 -0500

Follow this company is opening one of its smaller-format CityTarget stores in the Galleria mall in downtown Portland, Ore. ...

Superior clearing the way for Kestrel Aircraft's arrival

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:59:42 -0500

The Superior City Council has approved a variety of proposals in preparation for Kestrel Aircraft Co.'s arrival that will bring hundreds of jobs to Superior, ...

Three startups funded in MN Angel Network’s first year

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:59:32 -0500

Follow this company (MNAN) took stock of its first year in a report released Wednesday, saying three of the six startups it presented to angel investors went on to raise capital. The ...

Carmichael Lynch names news chief creative officer

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:59:26 -0500

left the advertising agency in August of last year . As CCO, Damman will oversee creative operations for all Carmichael Lynch clients, which includes a portfolio of big brand names ...

Sears Imported Autos' renovated Mercedes dealership

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:59:20 -0500

John Vomhof Jr., Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Sears Imports spent more than $6 million on the extensive renovation, which touched almost every aspect of the 60,000-square-foot facility. ...

Rainbow Foods parent company launches IPO

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:59:04 -0500

Roundy's Inc., which owns 32 Rainbow Foods grocery stores in the Twin Cities area, has launched its initial public offering at $8.50 per ...

Vikings stadium effort wins support of group of Minneapolis civic leaders

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:42:43 -0500

A group of business leaders involved in getting Target Field built has re-emerged to push for a Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis. Sam Grabarski, president and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown ...

Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, Derrick Williams chosen for Rising Stars Challenge

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:42:08 -0500

Minnesota Timberwolves rookies Ricky Rubio and Derrick Williams were chosen to play in the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge during NBA all-star weekend, the Wolves announced today. The two Wolves will ...

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