Business and Economic News

Xcel Energy sells land in Becker to Microsoft for data center
The tech giant bought about 295 acres in the city of Becker for about $17.7 million, according to public data from the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Executive is convicted of insider trading related to medical device firm acquisition
Prosecutors say an executive at a medical device company has been convicted in Minnesota of insider trading for a scheme involving negotiations for the acquisition of the firm that was valued at $1.6 billion. 
Capital One is acquiring Discover in a deal worth $35 billion
The companies are teaming up, in part, to expand their payment network. Discover is the smallest of the four U.S.-based payment networks, which also include Visa, American Express and Mastercard.
Target launching new in-house bargain brand Dealworthy
With customers spending less amid inflation, Target is rolling out a new attempt to bump up sales. The Minneapolis-based retailer is launching a new bargain in-house brand called Dealworthy.