The increase in sales for the medical device manufacturer’s implanted defibrillators and pacemakers contributed to its strong first quarter.
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The Hennepin County Medical Center plans to build a 322,000-square-foot medical center across the street from its current emergency department in downtown Minneapolis.
Healthcare Engagement Solutions, developer of mobile technology suite Uniphy, raised over half a million dollars from angel investors and is planning for more.
The Minneapolis-based health care IT company continues to grow.
After making a $10 million equity investment in CyVek, Inc., Techne Corporation said it plans to acquire the entire company if it meets certain performance benchmarks.
Founded in 2008, Holaira is working to treat the debilitating symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The $14 million provision included in Governor Mark Dayton’s budget funds the equivalent of about 218 full-time employees in the Department of Human Services.
The Maple Grove pharmaceutical company sold three of its women’s health products to a company in New Jersey.
Following Dale Wahlstrom's retirement, Shaye Mandle, currently executive vice president and chief operating officer, will take the reins.
Mayo Clinic's physicians, scientists, and technicians will now spend roughly 15 months calibrating and testing equipment before opening the doors to patients.
Gravie, which helps individuals shop for health insurance, has now raised a total of $13 million; Minneapolis-based Argos Risk is among other local companies to recently raise funds.
GamePlan4Me was designed by St. Paul-based tech firm Augeo and has partnered with more than 15 professional athletes, most recently Kobe Bryant.
ProUroCare Medical, Inc., said it is delisting its stock in order to cut administrative costs, and to allow it to explore a possible sale.
Last month, Mayo announced a partnership with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx in a basketball practice facility and sports medicine clinic inside the former Block E in downtown Minneapolis.
Mayo Clinic said it beat expectations in 2013, and CEO John Noseworthy, who recently spoke to Twin Cities Business about the future of health care, highlighted ongoing initiatives.
3M said its planned acquisition of Treo Solutions will benefit its health information systems business, which provides software and consulting services to health care clients.
Optum Health hopes to expand the breadth of Audax’s digital platform and said that Audax’s leadership team, which is helmed by a 24-year-old CEO, will remain intact.
DFL state Representative Kim Norton said she's heard that Rochester already got so much that they shouldn't ask for any more.