Minnesota’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 2% in September as the state added 4,200 jobs. That’s according to the latest jobs report released by the Minnesota Department of Employment
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Simon Osamoh wasn’t entirely surprised to learn that the Mall of America is testing metal detectors. A security consultant and former head of counterterrorism at the iconic shopping institution, he’s
Are house calls making a comeback? With insurance giants like UnitedHealth Group and Humana spending billions to acquire home health firms, it’s clear that home-based care is fast becoming a
At one time, Minnesota was a pioneer in computer science education. It was, after all, a Minnesota-made computer game that influenced schools around the country and the world to start
It’s been a good week to work in cybersecurity. On Thursday, Eden Prairie-based cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf announced it has closed on $401 million worth of "convertible notes.” They’re essentially
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is jumping back into the health insurance business. On Thursday, the chamber announced that it’s partnering with Minnetonka-based insurer Medica to offer health insurance plans
A group of Minnesota credit unions has helped execute one of the largest real estate deals in the Twin Cities metro this year. In late September, United Financials Capital –
Minneapolis-based cybersecurity firm NetSPI has pulled off one of the largest raises in Minnesota this year. On Wednesday, the company announced that it has secured $410 million from New York
A Minneapolis biotech startup focused on tumor detection has pulled in $21.5 million in a Series B financing round. Known as Vergent Bioscience, the startup is developing a fluorescent imaging
Prolific medtech entrepreneur Manny Villafana is at it again. Last week, his latest medical device company Medical 21 announced that it has landed a $20 million commitment from an individual
Compute North, the Eden Prairie-based provider of cryptocurrency mining infrastructure, on Thursday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Texas court. In a filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
What will it take for Minneapolis to reclaim its status as a leisure destination? For tourist group Meet Minneapolis, the answer comes in the form of a new partnership with
Minneapolis-based construction giant Mortenson says it’s turning to automation to address growing demand for solar power. On Monday, the company announced that it has partnered with Italian equipment maker Orteco
Minnesota’s streak of historically low unemployment ended last month, according to the state’s most recent jobs report released Thursday morning. The state’s unemployment rate grew to 1.9 percent in August,
A new agreement will enable St. Paul-based Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union to provide small business loans across the country. On Wednesday, Affinity said it will team up with Denver-based
Mayo Clinic is teaming up with a Maryland-based venture capital firm and a Chinese biopharmaceutical firm to help launch new companies focused on gene and cell therapies. On Wednesday, Mayo
Target isn’t the only Minnesota-based retailer to record a substantial drop in profit this quarter. On Tuesday morning, Richfield-based electronics retailer Best Buy Co. Inc. reported net earnings of $306
While many Minnesotans pay close attention to a potential nurses strike in the days ahead, a smaller group of front-line workers on Tuesday aims to raise awareness about labor concerns