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The Woman Behind Ecumen

The Woman Behind Ecumen

Having shepherded the Minnesota Zoo and helped to save the Twins, Kathryn Roberts now leads the former Lutheran Board of Social Ministry into a new age of senior-living management.
2020 Foresight

2020 Foresight

State Demographer Tom Gillaspy says Minnesota will have a major labor shortage 10 years from now. Only productivity gains will save the state's economy.
Editor’s Note-Winners

Editor’s Note-Winners

Reports from the national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards and the Minnesota Magazine and Publications Association awards.
The 38-Year-Old Start-Up

The 38-Year-Old Start-Up

A big customer pulls back. Revenues fall. Manufacturing capabilities fall short. Retool the plant? Winland Electronics changed everything.
Raw Meal Deal

Raw Meal Deal

Pure Market Express brings the raw-food movement to grocery store shelves.