A new report outlines a framework for an "urban village" at Snelling and University Avenues; meanwhile, the city of St. Paul is seeking proposals for the “Seven Corners Gateway.”
Economy
The acquisition of NeuroTherm will expand the Minnesota company’s chronic pain relief business.
New business filings for the first half of the year totaled 31,502, about 500 more than during the same period last year.
Twin Cities Automotive has been rebranded as Carousel Motor Group, as it looks to expand into new areas.
Enventis was bought by a fellow telecommunications firm, based in Illinois, and the deal’s direct effect on Minnesota employees hasn’t been disclosed.
The Brooklyn Park-based contractor said the deal will boost its presence in the electrical control systems market.
Minnetonka-based Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc., said it would merge with Creative Realities and sell about 59 percent of its shares to the owner of the fellow marketing technology firm.
The Goddard School franchise has a goal of opening 30 new schools every year for the next five years, and it hopes the Twin Cities will be one of its main growth regions.
Capital Safety, which makes body harnesses, hoists, and other equipment to protect workers from falls, said it will add 100 new jobs after receiving some government support.
One goal is attracting people to Rochester who don’t have a reason to be at Mayo Clinic.
Despite recent rosy proclamations, the state’s employment picture remains murky.
Eden Prairie-based MTS Systems said its purchase of Roehrig Engineering is expected to close this summer.
Minnesota’s labor force rebounded in May, driven in part by the construction and manufacturing sectors, although the state’s annual job-growth rate continues to lag the national average.
Daikin Applied Americas, Inc., is expanding its Owatonna manufacturing facility and may receive $800,000 from the state government as incentive.
Medtronic will maintain its operating headquarters at its home address until now, in Fridley.
Verisae said that, by combining the two companies, it will be able to expand its capabilities in workforce management.
Steele Fitness is further expanding its gym membership program and plans for five to seven new gym locations by the end of the year.
The Loose-Wiles Building quickly went from vacant to 94 percent full in Minneapolis’ fast-growing North Loop neighborhood.