August 2010 - Minnesota Business News & Events

Gulf Compensation Chief Lags In Processing Claims

Just over a week ago, when Kenneth Feinberg took over the process for handling damage claims from the Gulf oil spill, he promised to cut through the delays and confusion that applicants faced under the much-maligned BP system.

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 7:21 PM by Minneapolis/St. Paul Breaking News, Weather, Video, Traffic and Sports for Minnesota from WCCO-TV

When drug trials go awry

Over the past few years, pharmaceutical research has become more commercialized and market-driven. For two bioethicists, that raises questions about the quality of the data in drug trials, and the safety of the participants in those trials.

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 3:17 PM by Business from Minnesota Public Radio

New acquisitions increase 3M's share in security market

Maplewood-based 3M Tuesday announced its second security-related acquisition in as many days.

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 2:18 PM by Business from Minnesota Public Radio

Union pulls out of downtown Mpls. Murray's Restaurant

An internal union struggle at Murray's Restaurant, the iconic steakhouse in downtown Minneapolis, has ended with the union pulling out of the restaurant.

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 2:04 PM by Business from Minnesota Public Radio

Twin Cities home prices rose in June but analysts predict drops

Home prices in the Twin Cities rose in June for a third straight month as now-expired tax credits inspired a burst of home-buying. But analysts say home prices nationwide are expected to fall through the rest of the year now that demand has faded.

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 9:51 AM by Business from Minnesota Public Radio

A mid-life crisis solved by small-town America, Odysseus

Author Brad Herzog solved his mid-life crisis by traveling the backroads of the U.S. looking for links to the Odyssey.

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 9:06 AM by Business from Minnesota Public Radio

Home prices rise in 17 cities in June

Home prices rose in June for a third straight month as now-expired tax credits inspired a burst of home-buying. But prices are expected to fall through the rest of the year now that demand has faded.

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 8:30 AM by Business from Minnesota Public Radio

3M Buying Maker Of People Tracking Devices

Manufacturing conglomerate 3M says it has agreed to pay $230 million in cash for an Israeli company that makes technology used to keep track of people.

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 7:50 AM by Minneapolis/St. Paul Breaking News, Weather, Video, Traffic and Sports for Minnesota from WCCO-TV

Pawlenty, Guard urge vets to start businesses

Gov. Tim Pawlenty and the Minnesota National Guard are encouraging veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to go into business for themselves.

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 6:35 AM by Business from Minnesota Public Radio

Minneapolis Ad Agency Parts Ways With Harley

The Minneapolis ad agency Carmichael Lynch is parting with motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc. after a 31-year, award-winning run.

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 9:10 PM by Minneapolis/St. Paul Breaking News, Weather, Video, Traffic and Sports for Minnesota from WCCO-TV

Goat farmers struggle to cash in on cheese

A growing market for goat cheese is an opportunity for central Minnesota's goat producers, but they are unable to help meet demand now that a Canadian company has stopped processing their milk.

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 1:55 PM by Business from Minnesota Public Radio

Obama: GOP should let small business bill through

President Barack Obama says Congress should make passing a long-languishing aid package to small business its first order of business when it gets back from summer vacation.

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 12:35 PM by Business from Minnesota Public Radio

3M to acquire Cogent for about $933 million

Technology company 3M Co. says it has agreed to acquire Cogent Inc. in a deal worth about $933 million.

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 8:16 AM by Business from Minnesota Public Radio

3M To Acquire Cogent For $933 Million

Technology company 3M Co. says it has agreed to acquire Cogent Inc. in a deal worth about $933 million.

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 8:15 AM by Minneapolis/St. Paul Breaking News, Weather, Video, Traffic and Sports for Minnesota from WCCO-TV

Consumer spending rises 0.4 percent in July

Americans spent last month at the fastest pace in four months, helped by a jump in demand for automobiles.

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 8:06 AM by Business from Minnesota Public Radio