Pentair agreed to buy Taco Group for about $1.4B to expand its HVAC and data‑center offerings; the companies expect the deal to close in Q4 2026.

Nebraska’s Pump & Pantry has rebranded a Lakeville Hy‑Vee Fast & Fresh after buying 21 standalone stores; fuel-savings redemptions and coffee options will continue.

Woody’s Pet Food Deli will close its Minneapolis and Eagan shops after 18 years. Stores will remain open while owners sell off remaining inventory over the next couple weeks.

Northern Tool plans to shift some production from Mexico to its Faribault plant, boosting capacity about 40% and adding up to 70 jobs by 2027.

A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at a Lake Elmo Kwik Trip, the Minnesota Lottery confirmed. Winners have one year to claim prizes and names remain private unless they opt in.

Edric Funk will take over as Toro's CEO on Nov. 1, 2026, as Richard Olson shifts to executive chairman after a decade leading the Bloomington company.

3M raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $8.80–$8.95 after beating Q2 estimates, sending shares up and signaling momentum at the Maplewood headquarters.

Adidas will open a Mall of America concept store this fall with a dedicated Anthony Edwards zone showcasing his signature shoes and apparel.

U.S. Bancorp posted a record $7.7B quarter and raised its 2026 revenue outlook even as consumer surveys stayed weak. Executives say card spending rose across credit scores.

nVent’s sales jumped 30% to $3.9B as AI data-center demand for liquid cooling fueled factory expansions and new hiring across the Twin Cities.

Best Buy is recalling about 3,800 Insignia gas ranges because front knobs can turn on accidentally. Owners should check model numbers and request free knob covers.

Eden Prairie's Actus Nutrition grew 32% to $2.1B as demand for whey and protein ingredients pushed the company into new plants and export markets.

A Wisconsin couple sued Target in Hennepin County after their 10‑month‑old daughter died from swallowing a water bead; court filings allege the retailer ignored earlier warnings.