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Business and Economic News

'Destination' unknown: Rochester wants more action on huge Mayo project

'Destination' unknown: Rochester wants more action on huge Mayo project

Nearly three years after Mayo Clinic won state funding to help build its massive Destination Medical Center project, Rochester leaders want shovels in the ground but say it's been a slow start.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Several show interest in former ammunition plant site

Several show interest in former ammunition plant site

At least a half dozen developers have signaled their interest in submitting plans to remake the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site on Monday, the first day applications were accepted.
by Tim Nelson

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2 MN Lottery execs disciplined over expenses; interim chief named

2 MN Lottery execs disciplined over expenses; interim chief named

A senior Minnesota Lottery official is serving a five-day suspension and another was reprimanded after a probe into expense practices that led to the resignation of the agency's director.
by Brian Bakst

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Best Buy tacks $25 charge onto TV, computer monitor recycling

Best Buy tacks $25 charge onto TV, computer monitor recycling

The Twin Cities-based electronics retailer said it would continue free recycling of batteries, computers, printers and other items at its stores but that a charge was needed to cover rising TV and monitor disposal costs.
by Martin Moylan

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For more than a million food stamp recipients, the clock is now ticking

For more than a million food stamp recipients, the clock is now ticking

There's a three-month cap on SNAP benefits for unemployed, able-bodied adults, but it was waived in many areas after the recession began. In 22 states, the time limit has kicked back in.

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The downfall of Target Canada

The downfall of Target Canada

Joe Castaldo, of Canadian Business, explains the crippling data entry errors and aggressive expansion plan that brought down the retailer's northern expansion.
by MPR News Staff

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Chobani must stop pesticide ads about Yoplait, judge rules

Chobani must stop pesticide ads about Yoplait, judge rules

A federal judge ordered Chobani to stop running ads that claim General Mills' Yoplait Greek 100 yogurt contains pesticides.
by Riham Feshir

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