Minnesota’s job market is frozen, showing even employers have economic worries

This past summer — about six months before Minnetonka-based Digital River folded — the e-commerce company laid off Mike Penterman, who had spent more than 20 years working there.At 53 years old, the Carver resident and primary breadwinner for his household …

Is the IDS Center really Minnesota’s tallest building?

Shifting commercial construction trends and economic realities have eliminated the need for sky-high office buildings.“The demand for large, multi-tenant office buildings changed in the 1990s,” said Fisher. “Instead, we started to see more single-tenant, …

Body of Missing Worker Found at Minnesota Landfill

Elk River, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities are investigating after a body was found at a central Minnesota area landfill.  A news release issued by the Elk River Police Department on Thursday says officers responded to the property on the report of a …

Minnesota-Duluth win over Sacred Heart Pioneers

Minnesota-Duluth won the playoff knock-out game at AMSOIL Arena against the Sacred Heart Pioneers 6-1 on Thursday, March 12, 2025. The Bulldogs took the lead late in the first period, with a goal from Clara Van Wieren . Olivia Wallin assisted. Danielle …

These Minnesota restaurateurs proved that after COVID, anything is possible

Malone now works from a historic North Loop loft, her curated dinners savored in museums, at weddings, dinner parties and at home with immediate family — much to the introvert’s delight. The Wrecktangle management team, in the Lyn-Lake restaurant, shares …

Coffee Flights Take Off At This Minnesota Brewery

A BREWERY OFFERING UNIQUE FLIGHTS Something that Minnesota has embraced is the local brewery scene. We love our local breweries, and I'm not just talking about craft beer. We also love gathering around a great cup of coffee. Omni Brewery & Taproom  …

Minnesota lawmaker proposes increased Ag Budget

Minn. Representative Paul Anderson   ST. PAUL – The Chair of the House AG Committee is looking for a big boost in the state agriculture budget. Representative Paul Anderson from Starbuck is requesting a budget of $169 million, which includes a 17 million …

Why the return of 5 days in the office is unlikely for many Minnesota workers

“I tend to see senior leaders preferring more in-office time for a host of reasons, particularly as it relates to the community of the downtown,” said B Kyle, president and CEO of the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. “Your overall feeling of a city is …

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Minnesota man sentenced to six years for crash while on meth that killed mom driving child to day care

ST. CLOUD – A Stearns County judge this week sentenced a 54-year-old Coon Rapids man to six years in prison for crossing the centerline of a highway while intoxicated and crashing into another vehicle last year. According to a criminal complaint filed …