Minnesotans have pitched hundreds of ideas for the governor’s so-called “unsession.”
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Medtronic is attempting to expand from a medical device company to a diversified provider of medical services.
A new report highlights the importance of manufacturing to Greater Minnesota, which is expected to experience the fastest growth in manufacturing jobs this decade.
Analysts International Corporation agreed to be acquired by a Georgia IT firm.
New regulatory changes are meant to promote the hiring of veterans, but the local head of the Association of General Contractors is calling foul, claiming paperwork costs could be prohibitive.
The cornerstone of Edina’s retail scene, the Galleria, is adding a Kate Spade and a North Face store this fall preceding an upcoming expansion of the shopping center.
The U.S. Export-Import Bank is considering funding a loan that would promote the exportation of U.S.-made equipment—but could aid Minnesota companies’ competitors.
Expansions by Emerson Process Management, Magnetation, Stratasys, AGCO, and others are expected to create new Minnesota jobs.
Scicom Data Services’ buyer, Venture Solutions, said it plans to hire back a substantial amount of the workers, but some employees may still be cut.
The Hamm’s brewery complex is finally attracting tenants.
Aside from campaign volunteers, fewer than a dozen people showed up to listen to the candidates on a steamy Sunday afternoon.
Sauk Rapids-based WFSI, Inc., announced plans to use a $200,000 loan to expand its facility, add 32 new employees, and increase its welding and manufacturing capacity.
Clear Harbor Investment wrote a letter last week to Northern Oil and Gas’ board of directors recommending the company repurchase 13 percent of its outstanding shares to improve its market value.
Target’s CEO said Canadian prices are what they should be, despite the differing view of many Canadian customers.
Minneapolis-based Medafor, which develops medical devices used to control bleeding, is the second Twin Cities med-tech company purchased by C.R. Bard, Inc., in recent years.
The growing company is looking to increase its manufacturing space.
Platform to Employment is the brainchild of a Connecticut workforce development group; it is rolling out in Minneapolis to help veterans and older workers find employment.
A new map shows the amount of 2014 Local Government Aid going to cities in Minnesota per capita.