Nonprofit takes control of vacant Alliance Bank Center in downtown St. Paul
Alliance Bank Center in downtown St. Paul is fully under new ownership. The Saint Paul Downtown Development Corporation (SPDDC) has full control after acquiring the vacant building from Madison Equities.
Minnesota exports drop $1.3 billion in Q2 of 2025, fuel and gas lead decline
DEED officials said mineral fuel and oil exports to Canada fell 96%, compared to the second quarter of 2024, and contributed to more than half of the state’s overall decline.
Polaris MRZR wins 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota
The MRZR, built in Roseau, Minnesota, is known for its versatility and has been used by every U.S. military branch and over 50 allied forces.
Iconic 169-year-old retailer to shutter 36 locations, citing tariffs
The Orvis Company, one of the nation’s oldest outdoor retailers, plans to close more than two dozen stores by 2026 as part of a broader effort to shrink its retail footprint and streamline operations in response to rising tariffs.
Potato chip brand unveils biggest redesign in nearly 100-year history
Lay's rolled out a major rebrand with cleaner ingredients, a new logo design, and packaging updates aligning with the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
Outdoor Retailer names Minneapolis its new home for trade show
After years in Salt Lake City, Outdoor Retailer says it's bringing its trade show, a showcase for the outdoor industry, to Minneapolis for 2026 and the foreseeable future.
New Mexican grocer Loma Bonita Market in works for old Richfield Rainbow Foods
The old Rainbow Foods in Richfield has been vacant since 2018. Loma Bonita Market will open in the space in the next few weeks. The new grocery store is a sign of some changes that are coming to the long-time strip mall and surrounding commercial area.
All Rite Aid locations closed after bankruptcy filing
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
Costco announces partnership to offer members Ozempic, Wegovy at major discount
Costco members will soon have access to weight-loss shots at a major discount.
Cracker Barrel dumps consulting firm Prophet after major rebrand backlash from customers
The restaurant chain faced an uproar over dropping the iconic logo of man leaning on a barrel.
Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows
Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.
Sylvan Learning franchise owner files for bankruptcy, closes multiple tutoring centers
Parents who paid thousands of dollars for sessions said they could not even book tutors for their children or had sessions frequently canceled when a tutor was not available.
Award-winning Owamni moving to new Guthrie Theater location in 2026
James Beard Award-winning restaurant Owamni has announced it will move locations in Minneapolis beginning in the spring of 2026.
American Eagle CEO stands by viral Sydney Sweeney ads after controversy, won't bow to 'fear'
"You can’t run from fear," American Eagle's CEO told The Wall Street Journal. "We stand behind what we did."
From slumlords to single families: New ownership for renovated rentals
Single-family homeowners are slowly filling the homes scooped up by a hedge fund accused of squeezing $40 million of wealth out of north Minneapolis.
Who is Charlie Javice? Frank startup founder going to prison
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
Albert Lea broke city ordinance during cannabis fight, judge rules
A recent judge ruling says that Albert Lea city officials broke their own rules when they denied a business license to the first retailer licensed in Minnesota due in part to concerns over a past criminal record.