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MN Banks Borrowed From Fed During Financial Crisis

U.S. Bancorp, TCF Financial Corporation, Home Federal Savings Bank of Rochester, Stearns Bank of St. Cloud, and Highland Bank of St. Michael are among the Minnesota banks that tapped the Federal Reserve's discount window during the financial crisis.

Project Skyway Tech Accelerator Accepts Applications

Up to 10 early stage tech companies chosen to participate in the first cycle of the program, which begins August 1, will receive at least $6,000 in seed funding, mentorship, space, resources, and connections to entrepreneurs, investors, and Fortune 500 executives.

Kowalski’s Nabs National Retailer Award

How does a small business stay competitive? Sometimes by helping other small businesses. Kowalski’s, named national Outstanding Independent Community-Based Retailer of the Year by Progressive Grocer magazine, credits the honor in part to product selection that emphasizes local products, like Gramps and Sammy’s Pesto, which got its start at the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market. “We’re small enough to
Blu Dot Barters

Blu Dot Barters

The furniture maker invited customers to make offers they’d trade for Blu Dot items.
Destination Beer

Destination Beer

Craft brewers are on a growth bender. Now more of them want to create both the beers people love to drink and the places beer drinkers love to visit.
Her Job: More Jobs

Her Job: More Jobs

As the governor's adviser on job creation, Kathy Tunheim wants to lead “a more substantive conversation.”

Hormel Sues Over Spam Design Trademark

The Austin-based food manufacturer claims that Zwanenberg Food Group has refused to stop using packaging that infringes on a trademarked design used for Hormel's Spam products.

Qwest, CenturyLink Officially Merge

The combined entity bills itself as the nation's third-largest telecommunications company, which will offer services to 37 states via its 190,000-mile fiber network.
Playing Favorites

Playing Favorites

18 avid golfers in the local business community share some of their favorite courses in Minnesota and elsewhere.