In Experian’s ranking based on the average of credit scores of residents in 143 U.S. cities, Minneapolis reclaimed the top spot after losing it in 2011 after four straight years of coming in first.
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The metro area’s 2011 exports totaled $26.2 billion in 2011, up 12.9 percent from the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Three University of Minnesota researchers are developing technology that will use natural bacteria to purify water contaminated due to fracking.
The acquisition will provide Minnesota Rubber & Plastics with the funding it needs to continue growth abroad and within the medical market.
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The acquisition will provide Minnesota Rubber & Plastics with the funding it needs to continue growth abroad and within the medical market.
Gregg Steinhafel paid $6.76 million to buy 200,000 shares of Target stock and received $12.91 million when he sold them.
Ryan Companies US, Inc., will serve as the general contractor and lead designer for the new $54 million Lowertown ballpark.
The state gave Tata Consultancy Services a $500,000 loan to help with its expansion, half of which will be forgiven after the jobs are created; the company says the hiring will occur over the next two years.
According to a report by Advertising Age, Michael Francis will become Gap’s first creative adviser, and he’ll spend two weeks each month in the company’s offices.
The bakery is continuing its reign of excellence after being crowned one of Departures magazine’s top 10 global bakeries.
The University of Minnesota Medical Center reportedly risks termination from Medicare and Medicaid, but a state official says there’s still time for the hospital to correct its deficiencies—and Fairview claims to have made changes that address concerns.
The project received the largest portion of $47.5 million in capital grants just awarded by the state; among other high-profile projects, the Metropolitan Council received just $2 million of the $14 million it requested for the proposed Southwest Corridor light-rail line.
Twin Cities Public Television has already raised $20 million and is using the money to launch a wide array of digital services in addition to its television channels.
In U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 rankings, many Minnesota colleges made appearances in categories including “best national universities,” “best national liberal arts colleges,” and “great schools, great prices.”
The state assigned scores to 37 projects vying for a portion of the funds, and Governor Mark Dayton is expected to make a final determination about the winners later this week.
Geringhoff chose a St. Cloud site over more than 40 other prospective locations across North America because of the quality of the local work force, support from regional government agencies, and proximity to raw material suppliers.
The nonprofit health insurer has been leasing 401 Carlson Parkway since 2004, and a spokesman said that buying the building will help the company meet its long-term needs and reduce operating costs.
U.S. Bank and the Metropolitan Economic Development Association have launched a series of quarterly events offering business consulting to minority entrepreneurs in the Twin Cities.
The company, founded by a former Best Buy executive, developed a mobile application platform that allows people to receive updates about their loved ones in real time from daycare providers, hospitals, and care facilities.
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