The casualties were stacked up like cordwood in downtown Minneapolis over the last three decades: Saks, Neiman’s, Aquavit, The Conservatory. Plus Bloomingdale’s at MOA. Our rep was set: The Twin
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Bloomington-based esports company Wisdom Gaming on Thursday morning announced it has appointed Steve LaCroix as president. He previously served as executive VP and chief marketing officer for the Vikings. After
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Headquarters: Minneapolis // Founded: 2017 // Founders: Thompson Aderinkomi, CEO; Genevieve Swenson, COO; Allison Santos, vice president of engagement // Funds raised to date: $42 million Nice Healthcare sounds almost
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Maple Plain-based manufacturer Proto Labs Inc. late last week announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Japan. The move is expected to cost the company up to $9.5 million
Since I took the leap last August and resigned from my 21-year corporate IT career to pursue my business, Pathway Forward, full-time, I haven’t looked back or had any regrets
When you work in the business of transformation, it’s only natural to be inspired by your own advice. After 15 years of providing creative and strategic counsel—launching brands, loyalty programs,
In December, Eden Prairie-based Itiliti Health announced a $2 million round of seed funding. It was one of 175 venture capital deals in Minnesota in 2021, and certainly not one
Vineeta Sawkar @vsawkar WCCO Radio’s new morning drive host is on the radio 6 to 9 a.m., but she’s on Twitter all day. Still, the career broadcaster says Instagram “brings
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