Dell Near $876M Deal For Eden Prairie Company
ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) – Dell Inc. is close to acquiring data storage provider Compellent Technologies Inc. for about $876 million, the computer maker said Thursday. The acquisition would extend a...
View ArticleAFSCME Members OK Tentative Deal With Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – Members of the largest single union representing Duluth city workers have ratified a tentative labor contract with the city. Members of the American Federation of State, County and...
View ArticlePackers Sign Coach McCarthy To New Multi-Year Deal
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mike McCarthy embraced Green Bay’s culture from the first day he arrived as coach of the Packers. After his first Super Bowl championship, he’ll stay in the NFL’s smallest market for...
View ArticleLady Gaga, Target End Deal To Sell CD In Stores
NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga’s deal to sell a special edition of her upcoming album at Target is now out of range. A representative for the singer said Wednesday the two sides “came to a mutual decision...
View ArticleNo Budget Deal With Legislature As Last Day Looms
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The next-to-last day of Minnesota’s legislative session trickled away Sunday with no evident movement on a budget impasse between Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative...
View ArticleLegislative Budget Panel Meets As Impasse Drags
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A bipartisan panel of state lawmakers is meeting to examine competing budget proposals from Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative majorities. The Legislative...
View ArticleDayton, GOP Lawmakers Take Another Crack At Budget
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Gov. Mark Dayton said the meeting he had with Republican legislative leaders was constructive and “one of the best” they’ve had. Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch and Speaker of the...
View ArticleDayton, GOP Lawmakers Meeting Amid Budget Deadlock
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — In an effort to break a budget impasse and avert a government shutdown July 1, Minnesota Republican leaders made a budget counteroffer to Gov. Mark Dayton Monday. Dayton...
View ArticleDayton, GOP Leaders To Meet For More Budget Talks
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO/AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP legislative leaders met for another unproductive budget negotiation as hopes fade for heading off a state government shutdown on July 1. Both...
View ArticleMondale Weighs In On Stadium Deadline
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s crunch time for the big time players in the Minnesota Vikings stadium deal. Gov. Mark Dayton convened the meeting yesterday, which included Vikings owners Zigi and Mark Wilf,...
View ArticleToro Reaches Deal For Lawn Solutions
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Toro Co. said Monday it acquired Lawn Solutions Commercial Products Inc., which makes lawn care equipment for the landscape, rental, municipal and golf markets. Financial...
View ArticleMinn. Shutdown Threat Grows As Dayton, GOP Meet
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders are back in budget talks with less than two days until a state government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch and House...
View ArticleNBA Lockout Looms After Sides Fail To Reach Deal
NEW YORK (AP) – Union chief Billy Hunter said Thursday “it’s obvious the lockout will happen tonight” after players and owners failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, potentially putting...
View ArticleAdded Pain In Minnesota Shutdown: It Costs Millions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A six-day-old government shutdown in Minnesota is costing taxpayers millions — a toll that will only rise the longer it lasts. The nation’s only government shutdown already means...
View ArticleThe Good Life For Less: 5 Tips To Save On Travel (Tip 4)
If summer travel budgeting drives you crazy then a gas finding app or website may help! We continue our trip down money-saving lane with Mary Song, founder of discount travel site Yuupon.com. Tip 4:...
View ArticleNFL Owners Vote In Favor Of Deal To End Lockout
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — NFL owners overwhelmingly approved a tentative agreement Thursday that would end the lockout, provided that players re-establish their union and sign off on the proposal. But...
View ArticleTobacco Bonds In MN Budget Come At Hefty Price
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The budget deal that ended Minnesota’s government shutdown comes with a hefty price: It relies heavily on borrowing $640 million against money from the state’s 1998 tobacco...
View ArticleCargill To Acquire Provimi In $2.16 Billion Deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cargill will spend $2.16 billion to buy animal nutrition company Provimi, the agribusiness conglomerate said Monday, strengthening and expanding its global operations. The privately...
View ArticleThe Good Life For Less: That’s A Lotta Meatballs!
Here’s a quick dinner idea for you either today or any another Monday in October. Buca Di Beppo is giving away a free small spaghetti marinara every Monday this month (with purchase) in honor of World...
View ArticleAgent: Ryan Doumit Gets 1-Year Deal With Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and versatile catcher Ryan Doumit agreed Friday a one-year, $3 million contract. Matt Sosnick, one of Doumit’s agents, confirmed the deal was done. The Twins...
View ArticleTwins Closing In On Deal With Willingham
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It appears the Minnesota Twins are running out of time waiting for free agent Michael Cuddyer to make a decision and may be closing in on a deal with outfielder Josh Willingham,...
View ArticleVikings VP Says They’re ‘Near The End’ Of Stadium Deal
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Gov. Mark Dayton is very clear about where he stands on a new Minnesota Vikings stadium proposal unveiled a few days ago — he’s against it. Republican lawmakers are proposing a...
View ArticleDayton Backs Bigger Charity Share In Stadium Deal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Amid signs of trouble for a Minnesota Vikings stadium bill finally ready for action, Gov. Mark Dayton on Friday retooled a feature of the public finance plan to try to soothe...
View ArticleWR Randy Moss Agrees To Deal With 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Randy Moss is getting another chance in the NFL. Moss is back after reaching a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, who announced the move late Monday. ESPN first...
View ArticleTalking Points: Stadium Deal Not Done Yet
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — If you think the Vikings Stadium is a done deal, think again. The stadium deal still needs to pass the Minneapolis City Council, which has a vote on the measure later this month....
View ArticleCanterbury-Mystic Lake Deal Approved; Not Everyone Happy
ST. PAUL (WCCO) — The historic deal between Minnesota’s largest Indian casino and the largest horse racing track is taking a lot of heat. But on Wednesday, the Minnesota Racing Commission approved the...
View ArticleWild Sign Goalie Josh Harding To 3-Year Deal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have re-signed goalie Josh Harding to a three-year contract. The deal was done Tuesday. Harding would’ve been an unrestricted free agent next month. The...
View ArticleVikings Sign Free Agent Greg Jennings
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Greg Jennings is a Minnesota Viking. The free agent wide receiver, formerly of NFC North rival Green Bay, will be wearing purple in fall 2013. Details on the contract are not yet...
View ArticleTalking Points: Deadline To A Budget Deal, Tax Bill
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The scheduled end of the legislative session is just two weeks from Monday and the state legislature is far from a deal on the critical issue of a budget and tax bill. Even though...
View ArticleDayton, Minn. DFL Leaders Reach Budget Deal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature’s top Democrats announced an agreement Sunday to raise taxes on Minnesota’s wealthier residents and cigarette sales and to spend the extra...
View ArticleKirilenko Opts Out Of Final Year Of Wolves Deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Andrei Kirilenko is opting out of the final year of a contract that would have paid him $10 million next season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, making him a free agent. Kirilenko...
View ArticleWild, Rangers Pull Off Pre-Draft Deal
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rangers have acquired defenseman Justin Falk from the Minnesota Wild on Sunday for the rights to forward Benn Ferriero and a sixth-round pick in next year’s draft. The 24-year-old...
View ArticleBudinger, Wolves Agree On $16M Deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms on a three-year, $16 million deal with free agent swingman Chase Budinger. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated...
View ArticlePekovic, Timberwolves Agree On New 5-Year Deal
Nikola Pekovic #14 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots against Joey Dorsey #9 of the Toronto Raptors on January 29, 2011. (credit: David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nikola...
View ArticleTalking Points: Wilfs’ Fraud Issues & The Vikings Stadium
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Metropolitan Sport Facilities Authority was supposed to vote later this week on some of the final agreements for the Vikings stadium deal. But those votes have been postponed...
View ArticleMusicians Reject The Latest Offer From Orch. Management
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It appears the end to the ongoing dispute between the Minnesota Orchestra musicians and its management is not over yet. Thursday, the musicians rejected the latest offer from the...
View ArticleDeal Reached On $97M Target Center Renovation Plan
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — More open spaces, premium seating and even a new restaurant looking out over Target Field are just some of the planned improvements for the aging Target Center. Minneapolis city...
View ArticleMinn. Cities, Counties To Catch Sales Tax Break
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota city and county governments have a good reason to wait until after the holidays to do any major shopping: Starting Jan. 1, much of the stuff they buy will be tax-free....
View ArticleAP Source: Twins, Pelfrey Agree For 2 Years, $11M
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have agreed with right-hander Mike Pelfrey on an $11 million, two-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal, filling another spot in...
View ArticleWisconsin Lawmakers Meeting On Arena Deal
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers are meeting to try to hash out a deal on a new Milwaukee Bucks arena. Republicans have crafted a bill that would devote $250 million to the $500 million project...
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