Trends + Issues

Money Managers’ Minnesota Stock Picks For 2013

Why Polaris, Donaldson, ProtoLabs, and Northern Oil & Gas are worth watching.

Steve Arndt

Cos. Contest B-to-B Tax; WI Lawmaker Tries Luring Them

A proposed expansion of taxes to business services could cause some local businesses to cut jobs or relocate; meanwhile, a Wisconsin lawmaker is trying to lure disgruntled companies across the border.

Scott Walker

MN Mirrors Nat'l Trend Of Declining Union Membership

Earlier this month, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker scored a major victory when a federal appeals court upheld a state law.

Miinome

Miinome Wants To Help You Market Your DNA

Designs on your genes.

Big Data

The Many Uses Of Big Data

The deluge of digital information is being mined to predict which cereal the public will buy, where crime will occur, and how to run for president.

JOBS act

Financing’s New Rules Under The JOBS Act

SEC rulemaking is needed before last year’s JOBS Act can be fully implemented. Once it is, who will use this new route to capital?

Michael Keller

Minnesota Is A Sweet Spot For Candy Makers

The birthplace of the Milky Way, Minnesota has a rich history in the candy business. Now even some old favorites are getting a fresh look.

Piggy Bank

Are Federal Regulations Crushing Community Banks?

It's a small-bank squeeze.

State capitol

Business, City, And Other Leaders React To Governor Dayton’s Budget

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce contends that portions of Mark Dayton’s proposed tax reform will have a negative effect on the state’s business climate; some city officials, meanwhile, praised the governor’s investment in local government aid.

Charts

Economic Optimism Wanes

Minnesota business leaders plan to scale back this quarter due to politics and taxes, among other factors.

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