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Always Be on the Lookout for Your Next Big Thing

Always Be on the Lookout for Your Next Big Thing

Steve Schussler is proof that the entrepreneur at age 35 can be seen already in the entrepreneur at 13. In his new book, It’s a Jungle In There, the founder of the Rainforest Café chain and Schussler Creative tells how his career creating themed restaurants took off—and in these excerpts, how a knack for seeing opportunity took him to extremes.
MinnPost and MPR

MinnPost and MPR

MinnPost is doing an analog version of what the algorithms in e-commerce sites do: “If you liked X, then you might also like Y.”
Cargill Connections

Cargill Connections

The Biobusiness Alliance of Minnesota has traced the growth of a “family tree” of start-ups that have Cargill connections.

Arctic Cat Reports Strong Q2, CEO to Retire

In addition to announcing strong second-quarter results, Arctic Cat said Thursday that CEO Christopher Twomey will retire at the end of the year; Claude Jordan has been named his successor.

Block E Owner, AMC Theatres in Lease Dispute

AMC wants to renew its lease in Block E under the same terms of its current arrangement. The landlord is suing AMC, stating that the vague language in the lease should be considered "unenforceable," and it should not have to agree to an extension.

Former 3M Site to be Sold for $1, Redeveloped

Ironton Asset Fund, which will acquire the Beacon Bluff site from the St. Paul Port ity, has one year to prepare a redevelopment plan, secure tenants, arrange financing, and close on the purchase of the 4.32-acre site on which four buildings sit.

More Illnesses Tied to Raw Milk from MN Farm

Seven cases of people becoming ill after consuming raw dairy products have recently been discovered-and evidence indicates that the milk was produced at the same farm implicated earlier this year in an E. Coli outbreak.

Target Admits to Coupon Glitch

The company said Friday that it is working on solving the computer glitch that is shortchanging customers for coupons; in the meantime, it is encouraging guests and cashiers to check receipts.