Mattson, Einar L. Age 94 of Garrison, MN, formerly of Mpls., MN passed away on February 21, 2016. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy; brothers Martin, Clarence and Richard. Survived by children Michael, Greg […]

Hanson, Thomas Arthur passed away on January 14th, 2016 at home surrounded by his son, Greg and friend Joyce. He was 72. Tom was born June 14th, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to Arthur and […]

Berkeley, David W. age 68, of Eden Prairie, passed away on December 2, 2015, after a courageous six-year battle with lung cancer and COPD. His wife Jackie lovingly cared for him as his angel […]

Your wings were ready but my heart was not. Richard Eugene Oly passed from this world on Monday, December 1, 2015 at 11:24 pm and entered into the kingdom of God to join those […]

Switzer, Donald B. age 85, of St. Anthony, passed away peacefully at home on 10/14/15. Donald is survived by his wife of 65 years, Juanita; children, Thomas, Julie, Brian, Nancy, and Suzette; 7 grandchildren, […]

Rates Helped by Weak Jobs Report The important monthly jobs report released on Friday was a big disappointment. Against a consensus forecast of 160K, the economy added just 38K jobs in May, which was […]

The market for both previously owned homes and newly built homes saw their best activity in years. Improved labor market conditions and low mortgage rates are a great combination to support a very active […]

Fed Comments Reveal Plan for Rate Hike Speeches made by Fed officials during the first part of the week alerted investors that the Fed may be much closer to another federal funds rate hike […]

Solid Retail Sales After a slow start to the year, Friday’s report on retail sales went a long way to increase optimism about stronger economic growth during the second quarter. April core retail sales […]

Ho Hum Job Report Leaves Market in Limbo The most highly anticipated economic report of the month contained just minor surprises. Against a consensus forecast of 200K, the economy added 160K jobs in April, […]