Impressions of its temporary work force in Grand Forks—and an exclusive interview with its CEO—shed light on the ultra-private, increasingly popular Strom Engineering Corporation.
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The region’s economy will likely improve this quarter as companies plan to increase hiring and capital expenditures, according to Twin Cities Business’ quarterly economic indicator survey of more than 750 businesses
Rust Consulting sent 1.4 million payments on Friday to borrowers across the United States, and some early recipients reported that their checks bounced—a problem that has since garnered national attention; the firm said Wednesday that the issue has been fixed.
The local airport was among just 15 U.S. airports to make the list, which was compiled by airline and airport review organization Skytrax.
Meanwhile, the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area earned a “B+” for small business friendliness in the just-released study, compiled by online service Thumbtack.com in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation.
Corporate Responsibility magazine named Hormel, General Mills, 3M, Mosaic, and Target to its 2013 list.
The high cost of feed ingredients fueled by a national drought was among the factors that caused Cargill’s third-quarter earnings to drop from $766 million to $445 million.
A deal reached between Ecolab and the U.S. Department of Justice requires Ecolab to sell Champion’s chemical-management services for deep-water oil and gas wells in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico—which comprise about 3 percent of its business.
General Mills is inviting the public to vote on the best of the best across 20 food-related categories.
The deal has been under scrutiny from federal regulators due to antitrust concerns, and Ecolab said that it continues to have “productive discussions” with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Entrepreneurs seeking exposure and a share of $200,000 in start-up capital have until May 17 to submit their proposals.
Schell’s, Minnesota’s oldest beer maker, fights for the right to be called “craft” beer.
Nicholas Wang, the CEO of Best Buy’s Five Star electronics chain in China, reportedly left the company earlier this week.
Patterson, Apogee Enterprises, and Hawkins were recognized by Forbes alongside 97 others that have “consistently demonstrated transparent and conservative accounting practices and solid corporate governance and management.”
Target ranked second and Best Buy ranked 13th, although Best Buy’s “brand value” declined a whopping 52 percent year-over-year to $8.1 billion.
A Caribou Coffee location was included in a prototype of J.C. Penney’s next-generation stores, but the coffee chain has reportedly stopped pursuing plans to open outlets inside the retailer’s stores.
Jack Riebel, chef and co-owner of Butcher & the Boar, and Michelle Gayer, chef and owner of the Salty Tart, are among five individuals vying for the 2013 “Best Chef” in the Midwest award.
The company is asking the Supreme Court to review its recent ruling regarding locked-out workers; meanwhile, a proposed amendment seeks to ensure that locked-out North Dakota workers are not eligible for unemployment benefits in the future.