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Bloomberg Ranks MN As 10th-Most Innovative State

Minnesota appeared on a recent Bloomberg list of states with high concentrations of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers; research and development spending; public technology companies; and patent approvals, among other factors.

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The Top Lawsuits Of 2013

3M gets litigious with its former law firm, Mankato brothers turn on each other, Michele Bachmann’s campaign raises eyebrows, and more.

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Target Commercial Interiors Is Gaining Momentum

TCI is quietly becoming an influential player in commercial furnishings worldwide, with clients that include Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, universities, hotels, stadiums, and arenas from Target Field to Madison Square Garden.

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The Local Office Market’s Big Squeeze

The Twin Cities market remains sluggish as companies use less space per employee.

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Unlocking The Data Gold Mine

Technology is giving businesses the data they need for predictive analytics. Now they need employees who can do the work.

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MN Unemployment Rate Ticks Down To 4.6 Percent

Despite significant losses in local government jobs, Minnesota’s private sector employers added 2,400 jobs in November.

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MN Stocks Among Fortune 500’s Best And Worst Of 2013

Best Buy and Supervalu were ranked among 10 of the “top-performing” Fortune 500 stocks in 2013; meanwhile, C. H. Robinson and Mosaic were among the 15 “worst-performing” stocks this year.

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7 Of Forbes’ “Largest Private Companies” Are From MN

Wayzata-based food giant Cargill topped Forbes’ list of the largest private companies in the United States; Carlson, Holiday Companies, Schwan Food, Rosen’s Diversified, M. A. Mortenson, and Andersen were also among the 224 companies that made the cut.

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MN Gets Dismal Score For Entrepreneur-Friendly Policies

Minnesota was ranked the sixth-worst state for entrepreneur- and small business-friendly tax and regulatory policies.

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MN Ranks As The “3rd-Healthiest State” In U.S.

Minnesota ranked third in the nation in a recent United Health Foundation report based on residents’ access to health insurance, low levels of air pollution, and high education levels, among other factors.

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16 MN Cos. Receive Perfect Score For LGBT Equality

Sixteen Minnesota companies received perfect scores and earned the distinction of the “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” in a recent report that rates corporate policies and practices relating to LGBT employees.

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4 MN Cos. Among 50 “Most Community-Minded” In U.S.

3M, Ameriprise Financial, Ecolab, and UnitedHealth Group appeared on a recent Bloomberg list of 50 U.S. companies that excel in “civic engagement.”

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Zagat Reveals Its List Of Top Twin Cities Restaurants

Minneapolis’ Restaurant Alma ranked highest on Zagat’s annual list, which includes eateries that serve up everything from aged steaks to oysters to “Jucy Lucys.”

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MN’s Jobless Rate Hits Lowest Point In Nearly 6 Years

Minnesota’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.8 percent in October, a rate last seen in January 2008; a declining labor force participation rate, however, has contributed to the trend.

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Employers React To Rising Premiums

Multiple studies gauge how businesses are being affected by health care reform, and how they’re bracing for ongoing changes.

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4 MN Firms Make 500 Fastest-Growing Tech Cos. List

Outsell, Quantum Retail Technology, Cardiovascular Systems, and SPS Commerce made Deloitte’s list of the 500 fastest-growing tech companies in North America, based on their revenue growth over a four-year period.

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MN Chamber Details Economic Contributions Of Immigrants

The business group released a 60-page report that makes a case for immigration reform.

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Does Mpls Really Rank As A “Best City For Veterans”?

A recent list ranked Minneapolis as a top city for veterans to live in, despite significant unemployment disparities between vets and non-vets in Minnesota.

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