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Apparently, Starbucks ♥ China; will open a store there every 15 hours
Starbucks, which is based and was originally founded in Seattle, Washington on the West Coast of the United States, apparently has plans to grow in the east. Like, Far East.
China is now Starbucks‘ second...
Facebook is (finally?) testing out a “downvote” button
But it is not a dislike button. That Facebook wants to make clear. They've been avoiding a "dislike" button for years in an effort to stay away from negative reinforcement.
This is something different, apparently.
5% of Android users...
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal launching tech-based podcast
As business and tech have become inextricably linked, the Business Journal is stepping its coverage of local tech companies and startups.
And what better way to do that than with a podcast?
Called "MSP on Deck,"...
State Capitol brought back to brilliance
I remember the first time I went to the Capitol Building in St. Paul. I was on a school field trip, and I remember being in awe as we went on the tour. The...
Weekly Business Roundup, 8/30 – 9/5
Your business week, 8/30 - 9/5
The Wahlburgers are on their way: Hy-Vee will be adding Mark Wahlberg and brothers' burger chain to its Midwest stores.
The first will be in Des Moines (Hy-Vee is...
Weekly Business Roundup, 12/6 – 12/12
Your business week, 12/6 - 12/12
Long live $15/hour: Minnesota Court blocks Minnesota Chamber's attempt to halt raising the minimum wage.
Judge Susan Burke ruled that the Chamber couldn't prove the ordinance to raise the Minneapolis...
Weekly business roundup, 5/18 – 5/24
Weekly Business Roundup, 5/18 – 5/24
Minneapolis
Target is (almost) done dealing with the aftermath of its massive 2013 data breach. The last remaining court cases, spanning across 47 U.S. states, will be settled for $18.7...
Weekly Business Roundup, 7/26 – 8/2
Your business week, 7/26 - 8/2
Friends in low(er) places: MN insurers might be lowering their rates for MNSure plans.
However, plans through employers or Medicaid will not be affected, only to plans that consumers...
Weekly Business Roundup, 9/13 – 9/19
Your Business Week, 9/13 - 9/19
Minneapolis
Ramen Kazama is opening second location.
The ramen restaurant, which quickly gained a strong following of ramen enthusiasts when it opened in South Minneapolis in 2015, will open #2...
Weekly Business Roundup, 10/11 – 10/17
Your business week, 10/11 - 10/17
JetBlue will soon serve MSP Airport.
Flights from MSP to Boston will begin in May: Three nonstop fights daily to Boston Logan International Airport.
JetBlue is a low-cost airline,...
