latest articles

Destination Beer

Destination Beer

Craft brewers are on a growth bender. Now more of them want to create both the beers people love to drink and the places beer drinkers love to visit.
Her Job: More Jobs

Her Job: More Jobs

As the governor's adviser on job creation, Kathy Tunheim wants to lead “a more substantive conversation.”

Hormel Sues Over Spam Design Trademark

The Austin-based food manufacturer claims that Zwanenberg Food Group has refused to stop using packaging that infringes on a trademarked design used for Hormel's Spam products.

Qwest, CenturyLink Officially Merge

The combined entity bills itself as the nation's third-largest telecommunications company, which will offer services to 37 states via its 190,000-mile fiber network.
Playing Favorites

Playing Favorites

18 avid golfers in the local business community share some of their favorite courses in Minnesota and elsewhere.

Biz Leaders: MN Work Force Hinges on Educ. Reform

Local business organizations argue that major changes to the state's education system are necessary for Minnesota to maintain a competitive business climate and keep companies and jobs within the state, and they see legislation now under consideration as key to making that happen.

Eagan Start-Up Seeks to Raise $19.8M

CloudCover, an Eagan-based online risk management start-up company, filed documents last week indicating that it is looking to raise $19.8 million in equity financing.