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Minnesota lawmakers couldn't come to an agreement on many matters this past legislative session—including how to spend a record state surplus—but they did quietly open the door for recreational pot
When she moved to the Twin Cities decades ago, Sharon Smith-Akinsanya joked that she thought white Minnesotans were obsessed with congregating at a singular cabin in the northern region of
NFT and cryptocurrency evangelists have repeatedly touted the new technologies as a more inclusive, democratic approach to finance. As with any new buzzy technological offering, it remains to be seen
People who bought patio furniture and casual apparel a year ago are now getting out of the house. Demand for groceries and cosmetics is up, while demand for home supplies
The future of the fast-food drive-through is here and Minnesota is at the forefront. The two-story Taco Bell Defy – a project in the works since August of last year
Many may not know acrylic is the foundation of nearly every retail display. It’s a material used in illuminated signage. It’s the translucent barrier businesses installed during the pandemic over
Headquarters: Minneapolis // Founded: 2017 // Founders: Thompson Aderinkomi, CEO; Genevieve Swenson, COO; Allison Santos, vice president of engagement // Funds raised to date: $42 million Nice Healthcare sounds almost
Small businesses have felt the weight of the pandemic and Comcast is looking to help lighten that load through its third round of the Comcast RISE Investment Fund initiative. The
Minnesota exports were valued at $6.1 billion in the first quarter of 2022, up $676 million from the same time last year. This marks a 13% increase in state exports
Hundreds of Planned Parenthood North Central States workers spread between five states have signed cards showing majority support for unionization. The vote was formally filed this morning for a National
In our global world, two miles and a river can be all that separates two distinct factions of art enthusiasts with each group remaining virtually unaware of the other's existence.Â
Minneapolis-based fiber optic cable maker Clearfield Inc. has reached a deal to buy Finnish company Nestor Cables Oy, a supplier of optical fiber cabling. Clearfield on Tuesday announced a definitive
Eagan-based med tech company Predictive Oncology has been sent a warning by Nasdaq that it could be delisted for not complying with minimum stock price standards. The warning was sent
In-house pizza delivery is no more for Mesa Pizza by the Slice in Dinkytown. As of this week, deliveries from Mesa will be conducted entirely through third-party apps Grubhub, DoorDash,
Construction equipment maker Bobcat Company is bringing a new facility, along with more than 100 new jobs, to Rogers, Minnesota. This investment will add an additional 225,000 square feet in
The pandemic didn’t just disrupt the movie theater business, it fundamentally changed the way most Americans consume entertainment. Yet a couple iconic local movie houses are coming back to life
Eagan-based pharmacy benefits manager Prime Therapeutics has announced a $1.35 billion deal to purchase a medical pharmacy management organization, a move company leaders say was made to address inflated pharmacy
The United States' sanctions on Russia are unprecedented and far-reaching. Until now, there has never been such a comprehensive set of sanctions placed against a country as large and as