Trends + Issues

Business Optimism Increasing in Minnesota

But corporate growth may be limited by a growing talent shortage.

Is There Proof Food Trucks Are Hurting Skyway Restaurants?

We asked to see the numbers.

MN's Women Executives Are In Good Company

At a time when talented women executives can choose where they want to work, sisterhood is powerful.

MN's Independent Doctors Are in Critical Condition

Why are the practices that offer the most personal care finding it so hard to compete?

Private Equity Firms Get Back In the Game

Private equity firms in the middle market had a generally busy 2012. And they have the money for more deals.

Twin Cities, Rochester Rank High for Patent Generation

The Twin Cities ranks ninth among 358 major metros in terms of patents produced annually—and Rochester ranks third for patents issued per capita.

Tracking the Pulse of Minority-Owned Businesses

MEDA has surveyed clients representative of hundreds of minority-owned companies it works with each year, for a report on how this part of our economy is doing.

Hundreds of New Luxury Apts. Come to St. Louis Park

Developers say the city is an attractive option for apartments because of the retail development The Shops at West End and the city’s close proximity to downtown Minneapolis.

The Art of Economic Development

Creative funding mechanisms and tax incentives are driving public and private collaborations on real estate deals.

Downtown St. Paul's Latest Crossroads

Macy’s has closed and Lawson might leave, but the Saints ballpark, light rail, and residential projects are underway. The CBD looks ready to reinvent itself.

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Creative Memories Files Ch. 11, Will Cut 163 Jobs

Scrapbooking Chain Archiver’s Files for Bankruptcy

St. Paul Saints Ballpark to Serve 21 New Craft Beers

Paper Mill Eliminating 300 MN Jobs

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