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Edina-based Nash Finch agreed to an all-stock merger with fellow food distributor Spartan Stores, a deal that is expected to create a $7.5 billion company.
A group of Minnesotan venture capitalists and fund managers recently suggested that Governor Mark Dayton consider a private equity fund financed by large banking institutions, foundations, and pension funds to aid small startups in the state.
How online education is changing traditional, nonprofit colleges.
Some thoughts on promoting the creation of new business in Minnesota.
It’s too early for most of us to form a rock-solid opinion on nonferrous mining. Too much remains unclear.
Although Hiawatha light rail line riders were down slightly over last year’s record totals, the North Star commuter rail line was up 15 percent.
The cost of the proposed light-rail line could balloon from $1.25 billion to nearly $1.7 billion, depending on which option planners select for dealing with existing freight rail.
Valley Cartage relocated its headquarters from Hudson, Wisconsin to Lake Elmo after the state offered it a $500,000 forgivable loan and the opportunity to apply for $400,000 in tax credits.
HighJump Software, a global provider of supply-chain software, acquired Denmark-based Evenex, marking its fourth acquisition since 2008.
Although the company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $105 million, its adjusted earnings reached $0.14 per share, nearly doubling analysts’ expectations.
Although Minnesota’s private sector added 2,500 jobs in June, the addition was offset by a 2,100-job loss in government; meanwhile, the state’s unemployment rate reached a post-recessionary low of 5.2 percent.
Thrivent Financial and other “fraternal benefit societies” are making a push to ensure they remain tax-exempt when the writers of the nation’s tax code start with a “blank slate.”
Shares of the company's stock were trading down on news that second-quarter earnings fell short of analyst expectations.
A fond farewell.
Lack of vision and lackluster leadership is causing America to fall behind.
Communications firm WCG is opening a Minneapolis office in the hopes of expanding its Midwest client base.
A “woman of influence” is defined as being active in major investment decisions, having a good understanding of financial products, and having an interest in learning about financial matters.