MINNEAPOLIS-Apogee Enterprises reports that it has a large backlog of orders for the "architectural" part of its business. First quarter fiscal 2002 earnings from operations are $0.20 per share.

ST. PAUL, MN-KARE 11, an NBC affiliate, moves its "newsroom" to the new Science Museum of Minnesota this week while CBS affiliate WCCO-TV looks at re-establishing an office Downtown after moving a decade ago.

ST. PAUL, MN-The "Living Twin Cities" program is part of the McKnight Foundation's focus on issues related to housing, land use and development, open space protection,

ST. PAUL, MN-The group cites the latest economic figures as a sign that business owners will face tough choices, and that property taxes will be a critical factor in where they do business.

BLOOMINGTON, MN-Tim Prinsen rejoins Welsh Cos. after serving as vice president of

EDINA, MN-A new 207,000-sf distribution center in Salt Lake City, UT is one of two that will improve transit times and reduce operating expenses for the hair care operator. That means closing a center here, however.

ST. PAUL, MN-More than 910,000 parcels in a seven-county area are on the list assembled by the Metropolitan Council. Three quarterly updates will be provided.

MINNETONKA, MN-Hospitality industry veterans Shawna Laethem and Satis Patel will help Radisson build its network of franchised hotels by pre-qualifying prospective Radisson properties and participating in closings.