During the pandemic, that age-old ice-breaker—“So, where are you working?”—developed a new meaning. For most people with office jobs, the answer has been “at home.” Now, thanks to the availability
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It’s not exactly musical breweries up here in Duluth, but it’s close. In late 2019, Lake Superior Brewing, which had been Duluth’s oldest craft brewery (it was founded in 1994),
The number of closed sales for homes in the Duluth area hit a 15-year high this past summer, according to the Lake Superior Realtors Association. Fall temperatures didn’t cool demand:
Though 2020 is finally in the rearview mirror, the anxieties it ramped up won’t disappear soon. A Duluth company thinks it has a solution. “The sauna’s the best way I’ve
Windows and doors are built to be durable products that are long-term investments for homeowners. Campaigns that market these products should not be ephemeral. Annie Zipfel, chief marketing officer and
EY annually recognizes CEOs and regional business leaders for their outstanding entrepreneurial accomplishments and major contributions to their communities. Eight business innovators from six Minnesota companies were awarded the Entrepreneur
Charles Thayer, an exterior general contractor, decided this was the year to incorporate drone technology into his company’s processes. Not that he had a lot of choice. “We were always
When time are tough, it’s often our families we turn to for support. The 2020 Minnesota Family Business Awards honorees can all speak to the resilience, agility, and strength of
Last November, Debbie Schwake was named CMO for BLM Technologies (BLMTech), a Plymouth-based provider of turnkey technology services for financial services, health care organizations, and other sectors. Having served a
Before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, online postsecondary programs had been growing in popularity. “Online learning has evolved by leaps and bounds in recent years,” says Rick Revoir, former dean of
The Central Minnesota sunflower oil manufacturer signed a deal with Cub and Hy-Vee while adding new products and services to its portfolio.
Like many companies, 2020 was expected to be a banner year for Lakeshirts. Through February, the Detroit Lakes-based maker of promotional apparel had posted 38 straight months of record monthly
Brad Johnston wasn’t necessarily looking to sell his business. But when he received an offer in late 2018, he was ready to accept it. But how would his family react?
The shock that the coronavirus has delivered to the economy cannot be overstated. During and after the crisis, Minnesota-based businesses will be relying even more heavily on technology. Leveraging technology
When a company's credibility is under siege, leaders need to be honest with customers, take responsbility for problems, and clearly explain how they will address serious issues.
General Mills has announced that it’s offering healthy office employees temporary work in the company’s manufacturing facilities in order to maintain production levels during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Our most important
How should Minnesota companies respond to the coronavirus outbreak?
Why would a fast-growing, up-to-date bank move into a building that’s more than 130 years old? For a market newcomer, such a location can provide an element of distinction. And
Minnesota’s health care education programs are evolving
to meet changing state- and community-based patient needs.
After entering the digital age, businesses need to continuously guard against cybersecurity
attacks and identify new and better strategies to keep hackers at bay.