Target limiting quantities of hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes per customer

Target’s CEO says the retailer has started to limit the number of items such as hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes that each customer can purchase as the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread in the United States. 

Twin Cities janitors reach tentative deal to avoid strike

After months of negotiations, thousands of commercial janitors with SEIU Local 26 reached a Tentative Agreement with their employers, avoiding a strike that was set to begin Monday.

Costco temporarily suspends free food samples over coronavirus

With fears of the coronavirus heightening, some shoppers in recent weeks voiced concerns over whether the warehouse should continue the practice of handing out the little snacks.

St. Paul teachers set to strike on March 10

Teachers in St. Paul, Minnesota could strike on Tuesday, March 10 if they do not reach a new contract with the school district. 

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma launches campaign for opioid victims to file claims

Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid.

CenturyLink laying off about 150 Minnesota workers

More than 100 CenturyLink workers in Minnesota will be laid off in the coming months, according to a CenturyLink spokesman.

St. Paul educators vote to strike

Late Thursday night, the members of the St. Paul Federation of Educators voted to strike. The date the strike is set to begin will be announced next week. Minnesota law required the union to give the district 10 days notice before striking.

Contigo water bottles sold at Walmart, Target again recalled over choking hazard

Contigo has reissued its recall of 5.7 million children’s water bottles due to the replacement lid provided in the first recall presenting a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

Victoria's Secret is being sold

The company's owner, L Brands, said that the private-equity firm Sycamore Brands will buy 55% of Victoria's Secret for about $525 million.