Though Minnesota is neither host nor competitor in the 55th Super Bowl this weekend, a new ad will put a few local restaurateurs on the national stage. The ad, filmed
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2021 might seem like an unusual time to bet big on meetings and events, but that’s what St. Paul-based Augeo is doing. The company, which primarily works on loyalty and
Delta Air Lines Inc., still the dominant carrier at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, plans to roll out rapid Covid-19 testing at the airport later this month. The news, first reported
Plymouth-based women's retailer Christopher & Banks has agreed to sell all of its assets — including its retail stores and e-commerce platform — to an affiliate of an Illinois-based liquidator
For many companies, diversity initiatives have been largely voluntary. But that may be changing, at least for some publicly traded firms. Early last month, Nasdaq announced a new proposal that
The Metropolitan Economic Development Association, an equity-focused nonprofit based in Minneapolis, on Wednesday announced the six winners of its third annual pitch competition for BIPOC entrepreneurs. The winners, which included
2020 wasn’t a great year for many companies, but it was a good time to be a medical startup. On Tuesday, med-tech trade group Medical Alley Association reported that its
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
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