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Water Filters Direct opens in Zumbrota

The first wave of a new business -- Water Filters Direct LLC -- will roll into a new Zumbrota facility in February. President Jamin Arvig expects business to be und

Posted to Rochester Business News & Events by Postbulletin.com Local Business on Tue, Jan 22 2008

250 Attend Opening Of Turkey-Litter Power Plant

More than 250 dignitaries and guests were on hand Friday for the ceremonial grand opening of the first poultry litter-fired power plant in the United States. The 55-megawatt Fibrominn plant uses turkey litter as its main fuel. Gov. Tim Pawlenty said this...

Posted to Minnesota Business News & Events by WCCO-TV - Minnesota's Breaking News, Video, Weather, Traffic and Sports: Local News on Fri, Oct 12 2007

Minn., Wis. to reimburse Winona for ferry costs

The transportation departments of Minnesota and Wisconsin are reimbursing Winona for setting up a ferry service during the recent interstate bridge closure.

Posted to Minnesota Business News & Events by Business from Minnesota Public Radio on Thu, Jun 26 2008

Supporters say Southwest Corridor LRT could lose federal funds

Supporters of the proposed Southwest Corridor Light Rail project say it risks losing federal support.

Posted to Minnesota Business News & Events by Business from Minnesota Public Radio on Mon, May 7 2012

Buffett says investors shouldn't act on headlines

OMAHA, Neb. — Billionaire Warren Buffett said Monday that Europe will have a hard time resolving its fiscal problems because of the structure of the European Union and this weekend's election results in Greece and France.

Posted to Rochester Business News & Events by PostBulletin Business News on Tue, May 8 2012

Heard on the Street: Second Nupa restaurant may open in June

Work on a new sibling of a popular Rochester eatery soon will start heating up. If all goes as expected, the second Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine restaurant may open in June in a remodeled, 2,600-square-foot

Posted to Rochester Business News & Events by PostBulletin Business News on Tue, May 8 2012

Brussels, Berlin tell Europe to stick to austerity

BRUSSELS — Germany and the European Commission on Tuesday called on EU nations to stick to their agreed budget cuts despite mounting voter discontent, but promised some new efforts to boost growth to alleviate economic hardship.

Posted to Rochester Business News & Events by PostBulletin Business News on Tue, May 8 2012

MPR News Primer: Bonding Bill

What are bonding bills, and why does the state need one?

Posted to Minnesota Business News & Events by Business from Minnesota Public Radio on Tue, May 8 2012

Billboard Job Seeker Lands A New Gig

If you were unemployed, would you spend $300 to land a new job? Bennett Olson did, and it's paying off.

Posted to Minnesota Business News & Events by CBS Minnesota » Business on Tue, May 8 2012

Filed under: Syndicated Local, Watch + Listen, Local, News, Business, Minneapolis, Heard On WCCO-AM, Bloomington, Job, Billboard, John Williams, Bennett Olson

3M's new CEO, Inge Thulin, takes helm

3M shareholders greeted the company's new CEO, Inge Thulin, at the firm's annual meeting today in St. Paul.

Posted to Minnesota Business News & Events by Business from Minnesota Public Radio on Tue, May 8 2012

Chicago Mayor Contacts MN AG On Accretive Health Lawsuit

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is trying to influence Minnesota's investigation of Accretive Health.

Posted to Minnesota Business News & Events by CBS Minnesota » Business on Tue, May 8 2012

Filed under: Syndicated Local, Watch + Listen, Local, News, Business, Crime, Minnesota, Health, Lori Swanson, Attorney General, Accretive Health, Accretive Health Incorporated, Accretive Health Inc., Chicago, Mayor, Rahm Emanuel, ACC

Plants in 3 states to close following 'pink slime' controversy

LINCOLN, Neb. — Beef Products Inc. will close processing plants in three states this month because of the controversy surrounding its meat product that critics have dubbed "pink slime," a company official said Monday.

Posted to Rochester Business News & Events by PostBulletin Business News on Tue, May 8 2012

Stocks pare losses but end lower

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks recouped most of Tuesday's losses, limiting the damage that came with concern about Greece's struggle to form a government. "This has been a pattern: sell until Europe closes.

Posted to Rochester Business News & Events by PostBulletin Business News on Tue, May 8 2012

Minnesota Orchestra Announces Layoffs To Cut Costs

Officials with the orchestra said they are laying off nine full-time workers and seven part-time workers in the hopes of saving nearly $500,000 per year.

Posted to Minnesota Business News & Events by CBS Minnesota » Business on Wed, May 9 2012

Filed under: Syndicated Local, Local, News, Business, Entertainment, Minneapolis, Layoffs, Minnesota Orchestra

Hormel at 327 on Fortune 500

Minnesota had 19 companies in this year's Fortune 500 ranking, released Monday, including Austin-based Hormel Foods Corp. at 327. Hormel, which was valued at $7.9 billion, was down slightly from 325 last year.

Posted to Rochester Business News & Events by PostBulletin Business News on Wed, May 9 2012

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