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Bloomington planning commission approves two cannabis facilities
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (377+ words) Dan Netter//January 26, 2026// Two facilities related to the production of cannabis products have been proposed to and approved by the Bloomington Planning Commission in the last two weeks, according to planning documents. The two facilities mark the second and third…...
Fed likely to hold rates steady as Trump probes test independence
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (807+ words) Fed likely to hold rates steady as Trump probes test independence WASHINGTON " The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week at a meeting overshadowed by a Trump administration criminal investigation of U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell,…...
U.S. shift from globalization may reshape global economy
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (1190+ words) U.S. shift from globalization may reshape global economy By David J. Lynch, The Washington Post//January 26, 2026// The open split that emerged last week between the United States and some of its closest allies highlights the seismic changes that are in store for…...
Rogers nears construction of $40.5M city hall, police complex
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (665+ words) Terra Construction will build a new police and city hall complex for the city of Rogers at 21701 Industrial Blvd. (Rendering: Leo A Daly) The city of Rogers is rounding out its construction team for a long-planned police and city hall…...
Businesses look to add solar ahead of federal tax credit end
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (897+ words) Businesses look to add solar ahead of federal tax credit end Frank Jossi//January 26, 2026// HOM Furniture's John Pierce wanted to add solar to four stores before the federal investment tax credit ends on July 4. "The long and the short of…...
Lingering tariff pressures put companies’ profit margins at risk
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (607+ words) Lingering tariff pressures put companies" profit margins at risk Many U.S. companies have sought to reassure investors that tariffs are "manageable," but early earnings-season comments suggest profit margins are at risk with consumers balking at higher prices. Bellwethers including Procter & Gamble,…...
Construction, design experts enter 2026 with measured outlook
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (224+ words) Construction, design experts enter 2026 with measured outlook PALO ALTO, Calif. " Houzz Inc., an all-in-one software platform for construction and design, has released its Q1 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer, showing a moderately positive outlook outweighs negative expectations for 2026 in the construction sector,…...
U.S. capital goods orders rise, signal steady business spending
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (709+ words) U.S. capital goods orders rise, signal steady business spending By Lucia Mutikani, Reuters//January 26, 2026// WASHINGTON " New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased more than expected in November, indicating business spending on equipment maintained a steady growth pace in the fourth…...
Data center bill clears Wisconsin Assembly despite opposition
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (439+ words) Data center bill clears Wisconsin Assembly despite opposition Assembly Bill 840 passed the Jan. 20 floor session by a 53-44 vote with state Rep. Lindee Brill, R-Sheboygan Falls, voting "no" with Democrats and two Democrats, Steve Doyle, D-Onalaska and Jodi Emerson, D-Eau Claire,…...
Just Sold: Bank pays $4M for Arden Hills office space
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (562+ words) Just Sold: Bank pays $4M for Arden Hills office space Editor's note: "Just Sold" is a Finance & Commerce feature based on the newest certificates of real estate value filed with the Minnesota Department of Revenue for commercial sales throughout Minnesota and…...