Ice cream trucks aren't a thing of the past — but competition is stiff

Ice cream trucks are changing their strategies as they struggle for sales in a much more crowded marketplace, especially with third-party delivery services.

Minnesota business leaders brainstorm ways to grow economy

At a time when Minnesota has the lowest unemployment rate of any state ever, how can the state continue to grow businesses and bring new key players into different industries?

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At a time when many businesses don't have enough workers, Minnesota leaders are hoping to grow key industries to attract new employees.

Gov’t: US Bank workers opened fake accounts for sales goals

For more than a decade, US Bank pressured its employees to open fake accounts in their customers’ names in order to meet unrealistic sales goals, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday, in a case that is deeply similar to the sales practices scandal uncovered at Wells Fargo last decade.

Gun makers made over $1B from selling AR-15-style guns over past decade, report finds

Firearm company CEOs testified at a congressional hearing that their products are legal and they are horrified by violence but guns themselves aren't to blame.

Spirit, Frontier abandon merger bid, paving way for JetBlue deal

The Frontier offer was worth more than $2.6 billion in cash and stock, far short of JetBlue's all-cash bid of $3.7 billion.

Biden confirms he’ll make student loans decision by end of August

In an exchange with reporters, President Joe Biden confirmed he will soon make a decision on student loans. Here are the choices he is weighing.

Amazon deal to buy One Medical worries advocates over patient care and privacy

Labor leaders demonstrated Tuesday against a deal that would see Amazon buying health care provider One Medical. Labor leaders and privacy advocates are worried the deal could impact patient care and patient privacy.

Many borrowers took out student loans anticipating debt forgiveness, survey says

Many student loan borrowers took out loans in recent years with the belief that the Biden administration would cancel student loan debt, a recent survey said.

Macy's opening four smaller format stores outside malls this fall

The off-mall Macy's stores come as part of the company's broader strategy, which will shutter 125 Macy's stores in lower-tier malls by 2023.

Amid delays, American Airlines earns $476 million on record revenue in 2Q

American Airlines earned $476 million in the second quarter on record revenue from summer travelers and said Thursday that it expects to remain profitable in the third quarter.

GE reveals identity of 3 companies after historic split

General Electric on Monday revealed the names of the three companies that will operate on their own after the historic split of the one-time conglomerate, including a mashup of words that will make up the name of the new energy company.

FHFA saves more than 100K homes from foreclosure in Q1: report

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have saved homes from foreclosure and lowered many monthly mortgage payments. Here's what you can do if you are struggling.

New White Bear Lake tea shop Hello Boba has owner who embodies ‘American Dream’

White Bear Lake has a new business that brings together both American and Asian influences in its drinks. But the real story is the shop’s immigrant owner, who embodies the American dream.

Should you refinance your student loans? Best lenders to consider

When you refinance student loans, you replace one or more of your existing student loans with a new loan and possibly lower your interest rate.

Most photographed businesses in the Twin Cities: list

These are the most photographed businesses in the Twin Cities, according to the restaurant review website Yelp.