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An uptick in dog adoptions gives rise to a boom in sales for Minnesota-made pet products and services.
The raise, which included a contribution from former NFL player Colin Kaepernick, will help ramp up sales and marketing efforts, and expand the company’s legislative-tracking software internationally.
When it first launched six years ago, the Minneapolis-based health insurer was poised to rewrite the rules of the insurance business. But its bid for a piece of the primary care business follows a familiar plot.
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When it first launched six years ago, the Minneapolis-based health insurer was poised to rewrite the rules of the insurance business. But its bid for a piece of the primary care business follows a familiar plot.
A new report from the Minnesota Chamber Foundation shows that Minnesota still ranks among the highest in the nation for five-year business survival.
The promotional products company opened new headquarters in Brooklyn Center and a European office in Ireland.
Between launch and exit comes years of hard work, tough decisions, disappointments, and small victories. Follow three entrepreneurs as they push toward the next milestone.
Startup brokerage Monarch prioritizes psychographics over square footage.
The founders of North Oaks-based Turing Tumble have raised $1.7 million on Kickstarter for their educational games. They offer crowdfunding advice.
Advice from June Co. co-founder and partner Amy Arias.
You need an NFT to attend VeeCon, but the Web 3.0 conference will open with a "Massive Minnesota Meetup" featuring local startups.
The plant-based burger chain announces its first franchisee, former NHL player David Backes, and plans to open a dozen shops from Minneapolis to Miami.
New Minneapolis coworking space The Wilderness aims to promote wellness by bringing fitness to the office.
Through its venture capital arm 301 Inc., General Mills has invested in two venture capital funds founded by women of color.
Innovative startup founders share advice on how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to business ventures of any size.
The offering allows employees working through a staffing agency to access all pay and tax information via mobile app.
Cohort members EDGE Sound Research and AWSM Sauce bring their products to the stadium in hopes of “infusing innovation at all levels” for the Minnesota baseball team.
The startup works with independent drivers to deliver parts and packages for other businesses.