Work, Learn & Play: A Guide To Everyday Connectivity

Fast, reliable internet and a few smart habits can make working, learning, gaming and unwinding from home feel a whole lot easier.

Lake Minnetonka Area Restaurants Received Revitalization Grants

Lake Minnetonka area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Which Lake Minnetonka Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 126,388 Minnesota businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Lake Minnetonka.

Lake Minnetonka Area Bankruptcy Filings Slowed Amid 2020 Pandemic

Bankruptcy filings were down in Hennepin County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your Minnesota Electric Provider?

See how well utility providers in the Lake Minnetonka area and across MN serve their electric customers.

New App Lets Friends Make Fitness Challenges

Get healthy, get active and get connected with Matchup. CEO John Contreras explains more through Patch Connect.

Do Minions Happy Meal Toys Curse?

WTF? Some parents say they clearly hear F-bombs coming from the little potty mouths.

Is The Wrong Job Better Than No Job At All?

How to make the best of a less than perfect job situation.

Uncle Sam Will Pay $3,000 To Give You The Flu

Healthy and under 50? Here's a way to make some quick money.

Is a Joint Bank Account the Secret to a Happy Marriage?

How sharing finances brought one couple closer together.

How to Make Sure You Can Always Find a Job

Follow these steps for lifetime job security.

Festival’s Name Called Vulgar and Hundreds Laid Off from Top Minnesota Company: Business Roundup

The top business stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include more stores coming to a mall and the sale of an LA Fitness building.

Target Lays Off 475

The company is also leaving 700 open positions unfilled.

One of Three Women Live At or Near Poverty, Shriver Report Finds

Two-thirds of women consider themselves the family breadwinner.

Best Companies to Work for in 2014

Google grabs the top slot yet again on Fortune list.

How Bad Moves on Social Media Could Damage Your Credit Score

Here's why you should think before you tweet. (Or Facebook. Or Instagram.)

W-2 Forms: Understanding Your Most Important Tax Document

This holds the key to a bigger tax refund.

Two Businesses Leaving Mall and Donut Company Possibly Moving Into Twin Cities: Business Roundup

The top business stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a new prototype for a bagel business and Chuck E. Cheese’s changes hands.

Equity Firm Buys Chuck E. Cheese's for $1.3B

Chuck E. Cheese's has 7 locations in Minnesota.

If You Have a Lane Cedar Chest Here's How to Get a Replacement Lock

Children can become trapped in the chests when the lid closes automatically locking with no way of opening from the inside.

‘The End of the Internet as We Know It’: Residents Slam Net Neutrality Ruling

There weren’t many Twin Cities residents happy with a federal appeals court ruling that could allow broadband companies to favor some websites over others.

Where Might Dunkin' Donuts Dip into Minnesota Market?

A wave of 50 store openings could start within a year, according to news reports.

‘Nest, NOOOOOOO!’: Google’s Purchase of Nest Makes Thermostats Interesting

Love it or hate it, the Internet giant’s newest acquisition has people talking about thermostats like they never have before.

Company Announces 200 Layoffs, While Another Is Ready To Hire: Business Roundup

The top business stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a new Buffalo Wild Wings, bakery and tea emporium.

Target: Data For 70M Customers Breached

The retailer had earlier said 40 million customers had sensitive data stolen, like credit card numbers, debit card PINs and email addresses.

7 Trends to Watch at Work in 2014

Full-time hiring stalled, contract work up, survey reveals.

20 Companies Hiring In January

These employers are staffing up now.

4 Ways You Can Earn More in 2014

Try these easy ways to ramp up earnings this year.

How to Find $100 a Month in Your Financial 'Junk Drawer'

Follow these tips to save $100 painlessly.

‘Made in Minnesota’ Directory Showcases Local Manufacturers

Patch’s interactive map highlights Minnesota companies featured in a database that connects companies with neighboring businesses.

Changed Name for Controversial Clinic, New Cupcake Shop and Thomas Reuters Job Cuts: Business Roundup

December business news from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities includes Gander Mountain Suing Cabela’s, a Perkins consolidation and a new Hobby Lobby.

I Navigated Healthcare.gov And Lived To Tell About It

Affordable Care Act pulls through for self-employed writer.

12 Best Jobs For 2014 That Pay Up To $60 Per Hour

Here are some high-paying jobs that offer financial and career security.

How Credit Cards Can Make Your Household Budget Work Better

Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.

How Much Extra Would You Pay for 'Made in the USA'?

American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.

The Jobseeker's Holiday Survival Guide

10 steps to find the joy in the December job hunt.

Unemployment: What Are the Big Trends?

Unemployment rate improves as long-term unemployment persists.

The Best Things to Buy in December

Is 'Good Debt' Ruining Your Chance of Retiring?

Don't let monthly bills weigh you down.

Is Your Job the 1 of 10 That Could Disappear?

These jobs are ripe for downsizing, thanks to technology.