October 29, 2020

Doug Baker stepping down as Ecolab CEO on Jan. 1

Doug Baker is retiring as chief executive of Ecolab on Jan. 1. Baker — who joined the St. Paul-based company in 1989 and became CEO […]
October 29, 2020

Duluth's winter tourism promotion gets financial boost

Visit Duluth was running on empty as it headed into the winter season, until Duluth Economic Development Authority commissioners unanimously agreed to provide the organization […]
October 29, 2020

Starbucks sales recover faster than expected in US, China

Starbucks saw faster-than-expected recovery in the U.S. and China in its fiscal fourth quarter, giving it confidence as it heads into the holiday season. Global […]
October 29, 2020

Røkkr hosts Call of Duty tournament for women gamers, attracts Minnesota Mocha

Minnesota Røkkr, the Eagan-based e-sports franchise, is moving to expand the scope of professional videogame playing by hosting a Call of Duty tournament for women […]
October 29, 2020

Medtronic pays $9.2M to settle South Dakota kickback case

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Minnesota-based Medtronic has agreed to pay $9.2 million to resolve allegations that it paid kickbacks to a South Dakota neurosurgeon and […]
October 29, 2020

Tech giants report higher profits – some more than others

Five technology giants are reporting earnings Thursday, providing the latest indication of whether they are rebounding from an economic slowdown earlier this year. The results […]
October 29, 2020

Ford, Pinterest rise; eBay, Marvell Technology fall

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Thursday: Ford Motor Co., up 20 cents to $7.90. The car maker reported a surprisingly […]
October 29, 2020

Minnesota study: Home, community more risky for health care providers than patients with COVID-19.

Nurses and other bedside caregivers are far less likely to catch COVID-19 after risky exposures to patients, compared to interactions at home or in the […]
October 29, 2020

Medtronic to pay $9.2M fine on kickback charges regarding South Dakota neurosurgeon

Medtronic will pay the federal government $9.2 million to resolve allegations that it violated the U.S. False Claims Act and Medicare rules in reportedly providing […]
October 29, 2020

JetBlue is the latest airline to retreat from blocking seats

The days of airlines blocking seats to make passengers feel safer about flying during the pandemic are coming closer to an end. JetBlue is the […]