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MN Cos. Like Bioplastics But Lack Market Resources

Minnesota manufacturers want to incorporate sustainable processes and products into their operations, but they need to gain a better understanding of the market opportunities, according to a new report from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute.

MN Firm Accused of Scamming 200 Homeowners

The Minnesota Department of Commerce alleges that Modify My Loan US began operations in Minnesota without a license, used false advertising, didn't disclose its poor financial condition to customers, charged fees for services that weren't actually provided, and failed to issue promised refunds.

Salmonella Threat Prompts Cargill Turkey Recall

Two days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a multi-state outbreak of salmonella that has resulted in one death and made dozens of people sick, Cargill issued a recall of about 36 million pounds of ground turkey due to possible contamination.