It’s always been risky for corporations to funnel money into politics. The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month showed just how risky it can be for companies to
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Groove Capital, a new investment firm targeting early-stage companies, on Tuesday completed its first round of fundraising. The investment firm, launched by Beta.Mn co-founder Reed Robinson, raised $3.8 million in
Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp is stepping up its commitment to the Center for Economic Inclusion, a St. Paul nonprofit focused on improving equity in the Twin Cities metro. On Tuesday, the
Eden Prairie-based C.H. Robinson, a transportation firm long known for delivering produce, is launching a branded produce line of its own. On Tuesday, the Fortune 500 company announced the launch
A happy Black Friday after all? Target Corp. on Wednesday announced a sizable uptick in sales this holiday season, due in large part to a massive increase in digital-originated shopping.
In a move widely telegraphed days beforehand, Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday announced plans to lift some pandemic-related restrictions on businesses. The governor’s Wednesday afternoon press conference, held in the
Minnesota’s angel tax credit has, generally, been a popular program since it launched a decade ago. The program allows initial investors to claim a 25 percent tax credit on investments
Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison announced late Tuesday that his office is now suing three more Minnesota establishments for failing to comply with Gov. Tim Walz’s order to halt indoor
Before signing a $217 million financial relief package for small businesses, Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday extended his four-week “pause” on indoor dining. The latter decision prompted swift messages of
Minnesota lawmakers on Monday night signed off on a $216.5 million relief package to help small businesses hit hard by the pandemic and subsequent shutdowns. The news provides a welcome
The planned sale of two Twin Cities radio stations this week didn’t catch many industry insiders by surprise. On Tuesday, the Pohlad Cos., owner of the Twins, announced a deal
On Tuesday, Minnesota’s budget office released new figures showing the state will have a healthy surplus in the current biennium. The news will likely ratchet up pressure on lawmakers to
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health, a major Midwest health system with significant operations in western Minnesota, on Tuesday announced that it is “parting ways” with longtime president and CEO Kelby
A week after rolling out another round of Covid-19 restrictions, Gov. Tim Walz made the case for a state-level economic relief package for hospitality businesses. Wearing a Goldy Gopher cap
Ahead of the holiday season, Minnesota’s major hospital systems and health insurers on Monday unveiled a new ad campaign urgently asking residents to remain vigilant in the fight against Covid-19.
Target Corp. is still sailing through the pandemic. Not that anyone had any doubts. Big-box retailers, which have generally been omitted from state-mandated closures, are riding out the coronavirus crisis
After emphasizing a more “surgical” approach to business restrictions last week, Gov. Tim Walz rolled out stricter limitations on Wednesday. In an address late Wednesday, the governor required all bars
Like most United Way chapters across the country, the Greater Twin Cities United Way saw revenue decline again in 2019. Last year, the Twin Cities nonprofit’s annual revenue dropped to
Two Minnesota agencies next week will hold a career fair dedicated to veterans. On Nov. 19, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and the Minnesota Department of Veterans
Facing "exponential" spread of Covid-19 cases across the state, Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday afternoon set a 10 p.m. curfew for indoor dining at bars and restaurants. The goal is