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The Business Case for Better Early Childhood Care

A new report from the Itasca Project underscores the importance of brain development in a child’s first 1,000 days of life. HealthPartners CEO Andrea Walsh and other local execs say employers can play a big role in fostering better environments for young children.

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Russell + Hazel Founder Returns With Eco-Friendly Office Line

In 2021, lifestyle design guru Chris Plantan's idea of a "Good Office Day" is calm hues and sustainable materials.

Small Business Snapshot

The Case for Jumping Into Senior Care During a Pandemic

After getting laid off, a sales pro opens Right at Home franchise to provide companionship at a time when it's needed most.

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Airport Pet Boarding Facility to Reopen with New Owner

Minneapolis pet day care and boarding facility Now Boarding is set to reopen Monday under new ownership.

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Airport Pet Boarding Facility to Reopen with New Owner

Minneapolis pet day care and boarding facility Now Boarding is set to reopen Monday under new ownership.

What’s On My Desk

Transforming a Cozy Apartment Into an Inspired Workspace

Art director Judith Marilyn’s dream desk is a sanity savior while living/working in a 700-square-foot space.

Culture

Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Takes the Mic

A collaboration with #SHARETHEMICMN aims to amplify the voices of young women working to overcome opportunity gaps by pairing them with business leaders.

VIRUS DIARIES

Assault Victim Launches Self-Defense Product Line

Amid an uptick in citywide violence, a Minneapolis entrepreneur created Soul Sistas, a line of self-defense keychains.

Office Envy

Office Envy: The Future is Flexible

How office design evolves after a year of remote work.

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‘Work from Wherever, Forever:’ Qumu Gives Up Office Space

Taking a cue from Twitter, video tech company makes remote work permanent.

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Local Hotels Get Creative During a Holiday Season Without Travel

With occupancy rates as low as 18 percent, the Saint Paul Hotel, Hewing Hotel, and Afton House Inn appeal to local cabin fever.

Products

Verified: What Gift Makers Give

The owners of some popular local brands share their go-to Minnesota-made gift ideas.

Products

Salon Pro Designs Face Mask for Haircuts

From an Aveda alum, the Keep it With You mask features an adjustable base-of-the-neck design free from ear loop annoyance.

Culture

Deluxe Launches Season 5 of Small Business Revolution

The Shoreview-based Fortune 500 pulled off another season of its small business makeover show amid a pandemic.

VIRUS DIARIES

Selling Travel During Quarantine

Minneapolis-based Urban Undercover stays true to its “everyday travel” mission, while taking advantage of being grounded.

VIRUS DIARIES

Local Hospitality Company Rolls with the Punches

Morrissey Hospitality has been forced to make drastic changes amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Products

Smells Like Teen Spirit

A sixth sense led 12-year-old Ruby Green to create customizable scents, which are now being marketed to keep face masks smelling fresh.

Products

Verified: Just Keep Moving

Three products to support your workout, and the aftermath.

VIRUS DIARIES

Mankato-based Halloween Outfitter Looks to Bolster Workforce Ahead of Holiday Rush

HalloweenCostumes.com, one of the largest online costume retailers in the country, is still on the hunt for seasonal workers to handle an anticipated uptick in orders, even during Covid.

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