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As Gun Measures Stall, Rural Dems Hold Key
Rural Democrats’ opposition to changing Minnesota’s gun laws casts doubt on what legislation, if any, will pass this year to tackle gun violence.
Best Buy Shares Jump On Holiday Results
Struggling consumer electronics chain Best Buy said Friday that a key revenue metric declined during the critical holiday season. But its flat performance in the U.S. was better than the past several quarters, and online revenue showed strong growth.
Twins Open First-Ever Clubhouse Store
If you’re trying to figure out what to get that sports fan in your life, you’re in luck.
Black Friday Creeps Into Thanksgiving Permanently?
This season could mark the end of Black Friday as we know it. For decades, stores have opened their doors in the wee hours on the day after Thanksgiving.
Spam Sales Strong, Hormel 4Q Profit Rises
Continued strong sales of Spam and Jennie-O products helped Hormel Foods as its net income climbed 13 percent in its fourth fiscal quarter. The Austin, Minn., company also increased its annual dividend by 13 percent to 68 cents per share.
Best Ways To Save During The Holiday Sales Rush
The race is on to be first in line for this year’s best deals on holiday gifts: Black Friday is almost here. Every year, the stores open earlier in the wee hours of the morning, some even open at midnight after Thanksgiving Day, while other stores start the Black Friday sales on Turkey Day itself. If you’re going to get up that early (on a day off, no less), it is important to be prepared.
Target October Sales Figure Rises
Discount retailer Target Corp. says a key revenue measure rose 2.4 percent in October as customers spent more on food and health and beauty items, but the number of people buying items was even with a year ago.
Target Key Revenue Figure Up In September
Target says a key revenue figure rose 2.1 percent in September as shoppers picked up back-to-school items and groceries. Analysts expected a 2.2 increase for revenue in stores open at least one year.
Supervalu To Close 60 Stores
Supervalu Inc. said Wednesday that will close another 60 underperforming stores as it pushes to turn around its struggling business.
Good Question: What Do Vendors Pay To Be At The State Fair?
Everywhere you look at the Minnesota State Fair there’s another vendor, a booth, a stand. According to the fair, there are 1,200 to 1,300 licenses for businesses to operate for 12 days.
Target Reports Flat 2Q Profits, But Sales Up
Target is reporting that net income for the second quarter was unchanged, with results dragged down by the retailer’s upcoming move into Canada. Yet customers are again spending money and the cheap chic discounter raised its earnings outlook.
3M Net Income Up In 2Q Despite Lower Sales
3M Co., the iconic maker of Post-Its and Scotch Tape, said Thursday it managed a slim increase in second-quarter earnings as cost-cutting offset a revenue shortfall.
Wild Selling Old Jerseys For Up To 75 Percent Off
Wild fans were lining up at the Xcel Energy Center this afternoon, this time they weren’t there for Zach Parise or Ryan Suter.
Farmington Man Sets Up Manly Garage Sale
For guys who go with their wives to garage sales, there’s usually not much there for them. That’s why Pat Meachem started having an “All Guy Stuff Sale” at his home in Farmington.
Target’s 1Q Profits Up 1.2 Percent
Target Corp. reported a 1.2 percent increase in first-quarter profit and raised its earnings forecast for the full year due to strong sales of its food and cheap chic fashions.




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