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Jamie Korzan, foreground, an assistant property manager at Cassidy Turley, and her co-workers at the commercial real estate service provider work in a space that is more open than many offices Monday in the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis. Jennifer Simonson | MPR Photo

As office space shrinks and opens, workers interact

ST. PAUL — The economy is supposedly on the mend, but companies continue to look for opportunities to trim expenses. Businesses are still as committed to cost-cutting as they were...

news / business Sat, Apr 27, 2013 - 10:39pm

Microsoft founder Bill Gates talks to a panel of students at Concordia College ans Concordia President William Craft listens from the stage at Memorial Auditorium on Saturday. David Samson | Forum News Service

Concordia College: Gates urges focus on gap between rich, poor

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The richest American, a man worth $67 billion by one recent estimate, told an audience Saturday at Concordia College that one of the world’s most critical issues...

news / business Sat, Apr 27, 2013 - 10:32pm

Business briefs for April 28

Diffley re-elected to Minnkota board GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Terry Diffley of Bemidji has been re-elected to the Minnkota Power Cooperative board of directors. He was re-elected at the generation...

news / business Fri, Apr 26, 2013 - 4:40pm

Jaycees Donation

The Bemidji Jaycees recently donated $1,800 to the Bemidji Community Food Shelf. Proceeds are from the 10th Annual Brrrmidji Plunge. Pictured from left are Jaycee President Randisu Tanem, BCFS Volunteer...

news / business Fri, Apr 26, 2013 - 4:36pm

St. Philip’s Donation

St. Philips Clothing Depot recently donated $4,000 to the Senior Nutrition Program. St. Philips Clothing Depot donated a total of $18,000 to area non-profits from December through March. Pictured from...

news / business Fri, Apr 26, 2013 - 4:34pm

After 26 years, Curtis and Judy Black, owners of Maid Rite Cafe in Bemidji, retiring and selling the business as of May 11. Shown above, Judy prepares the steamed-cooked hamburger used for the famous Maid Rite Sandwich. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Maid-Rite Cafe sold to Lueken's

BEMIDJI – The Maid-Rite Cafe has been a fixture here for some time. But after 26 years, Judy and Curtis Black have sold Maid-Rite Cafe to Lueken's Village Foods. The...

news / business Fri, Apr 26, 2013 - 12:50am

The Westridge Shopping Center will undergo some major changes in the coming months, including renovations at Marketplace Foods. Monte Draper|Bemidji Pioneer

Big plans in the works for Westridge Shopping Center

BEMIDJI – A local shopping center will see some major changes and new stores in the coming months. Bemidji-based Pace Development LLC is currently finalizing a lease agreement for the...

news / business Sun, Apr 21, 2013 - 12:36am

Fish House restaurant and Market set to open

BEMIDJI – A new restaurant is expected to open on the south end of Bemidji next month. The Marvelous Fish House and Market is slated to open May 16 at...

news / business Sat, Apr 20, 2013 - 1:47am

Business Briefs for April 21

NMF delivers workshops BEMIDJI – The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is partnering with Peacemaker Resources and Nonprofit Assistance Fund to deliver workshops in Bemidji and Crookston. The workshop “Effective Communications” will...

news / business Fri, Apr 19, 2013 - 4:38pm

Business Briefs for April 14

Lucachick opens new branch office in state BEMIDJI – Lucachick Architecture Inc. opened a new branch office in International Falls on March 1. The business was originally established in Bemidji...

news / business Fri, Apr 12, 2013 - 7:29pm

Ambassadors: Metamorphos Skin Care

Ambassadors congratulated Metamorphos Skin Care on its new location and expansion. Metamorphos offers skin care by Obagi, mineral cosmetics by Jane Iredale, laser resurfacing, hair removal, accent body sculpting and...

news / business Fri, Apr 12, 2013 - 6:48pm

Sanford suspends Fairview merger negotiations

FARGO – Sanford Health, faced with sharp political opposition from the Minnesota capitol, is suspending merger talks with Twin Cities-based Fairview Health Services. Today’s announcement follows strong criticism about a...

news / business Wed, Apr 10, 2013 - 3:36pm

Cargill fiscal 3Q profit falls on higher costs

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cargill said Tuesday that its fiscal third-quarter net income fell 42 percent, hurt by higher costs at its meat processing businesses. For the quarter ended Feb. 28,...

news / business Tue, Apr 09, 2013 - 10:13am

JC Penney looks to old CEO to secure its future

NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney is hoping its former CEO can revive the retailer after a risky turnaround strategy backfired and led to massive losses and steep sales declines...

news / business Tue, Apr 09, 2013 - 8:59am

Caribou Coffee to close 80 stores

MINNEAPOLIS - Caribou Coffee lovers may need to look a bit further for their caffeine fix. The Minneapolis-based coffee company said Monday that it is closing 80 underperforming stores and...

news / business Tue, Apr 09, 2013 - 8:55am

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