MINNEAPOLIS-Although it's raising its earnings estimates, glass products and services company Apogee Enterprises is cautious about the future of some of its segments, including construction, due to a slowing economy.

MAPLEWOOD-The city council here votes to accept an environmental report from a consultant that deems a $24-million, 162-unit multifamily townhome and rental project does not need to go through a lengthy environmental impact process.

DULUTH, MN-The new format will feature the candy-making process and an upscale look in Duluth's Canal Park area at 395 Buchanan St. The company's stores in its first four markets average about 1,000 sf.

MINNEAPOLIS-Although it's raising its earnings estimates, glass products and services company Apogee Enterprises is cautious about the future of some of its segments, including construction, due to a slowing economy.

MINNEAPOLIS-The move is the result of a merger with the LarsenAllen Corporate Learning Group and expansion of the company's consulting business.

MINNEAPOLIS-Gary Findell will head the firm's affordable housing focus in Minneapolis office. Casey Goldberg and Ron Marttila, with 42 years of experience between them, hold key posts in the Duluth office.

MINNEAPOLIS-The firm is cited by AIA Minnesota, the Minnesota chapter of the American Institute of Architects, for its work on the 400,000-sf Humphrey Airport Terminal and historic preservation efforts.

MINNEAPOLIS-The slump in the tech sector is one of the main factors in negative absorption and higher vacancies. Sublease space, up 50% since January, pushes the overall rate up to 14.2%, according to United Properties.