MINNEAPOLIS-Following the release of its Q2 numbers, in which the company increased its 2005 EPS guidance, Louisville, KY-based Papa John's Pizza is selling 35 company-owned stores in the Twin Cities market, and another 49 in Colorado.

ROSEVILLE, MN-St. Cloud, MN-based Granite City Food & Brewery secures a location in this Twin-Cities suburbs, keeping on track with the company's plan to open four new locations this year. The company also plans to generate $100 million in annual sales by year-end.

ROSEVILLE, MN-St. Cloud, MN-based Granite City Food & Brewery secures a location in this Twin-Cities suburbs, keeping on track with the company's plan to open four new locations this year. The company also plans to generate $100 million in annual sales by year-end.

ST. PAUL-In a journey intended to strengthen Minnesota's foreign-trade relations, the US Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services, Al Frink, is joining Gov. Tim Pawlenty and nearly 200 Minnesota business, government, academic and civic leaders on a mission to China.

ST. PAUL-In a journey intended to strengthen Minnesota's foreign-trade relations, the US Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services, Al Frink, is joining Gov. Tim Pawlenty and nearly 200 Minnesota business, government, academic and civic leaders on a mission to China.

WARRENDALE, PA-American Eagle Outfitters posts positive Q2 results, forecasts 21 new stores, and readies to launch a new store concept.

MINNEAPOLIS-Minnesota's unemployment rate in July improves, showing significant strength in the service-providing trades. With the help of a housing and commercial construction uptick, the manufacturing industry is also seeing an increase in employment.

MINNEAPOLIS-Minnesota's unemployment rate in July improves, showing significant strength in the service-providing trades. With the help of a housing and commercial construction uptick, the manufacturing industry is also seeing an increase in employment.