Minnesotans don’t like to talk about anything involving finances—that’s just a little too personal, thank you. How about that weather? Geez. It could be worse. That modesty is why the
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A 130-year-old Minnesota food company is looking to get a piece of the fast-growing alternative protein market. On Wednesday, Hormel Foods Corp. announced that it has partnered with Sacramento-based food
Market Wagon, an Indiana-based startup founded in 2016 to help farmers and artisanal food vendors get more products to local customers, has announced the expansion of its services to the
The Covid-19 pandemic shook the very foundation of coworking. Suddenly, indoor spaces designed for collaboration became a health risk. After years of continued growth—the number of shared office spaces in
Last month, St. Paul-based HercLeon was named one of the winners of the ‘Million Dollar Challenge,’ an annual pitch competition for entrepreneurs of color. Operated by the Metropolitan Economic Development
Nina Axelson has been doing sustainability work in Minnesota for nearly two decades. She’s worked for and with businesses and organizations of all sizes—including the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy,
The Twin Cities is headquarters to some of the nation’s most successful franchise operations, including Self Esteem Brands (Anytime Fitness, Waxing The City), Dairy Queen, Great Clips, Regis Corp. (Supercuts,
In 2018, I moved to Minnesota after almost two decades working in Silicon Valley’s tech industry. The move was inspired by both personal connections and professional intrigue. My husband Steve’s large
Upsie founder and CEO Clarence Bethea closed on an $18.2 million Series A round in May, more than doubled the size of his staff, and vowed to build his online
The startup competitions continue as Twin Cities Startup Week enters its sixth day. On Tuesday evening, the Metropolitan Economic Development Association held the final stage of its annual Million Dollar
A startup led by a Mayo Clinic med student has earned the top prize in this year’s MN Cup competition. Nanodropper Inc., a company that sells “volume-reducing” adapters for eyedrop
When a branding agency launches a product of its own, you can be sure every aspect of the packaging is carefully considered. Chad Hetherington, co-founder and CEO of The Stable,
Digital therapeutics. “Devices we’ll have in our homes or wear on our bodies—personal AI systems for much better, more customized health care. The pandemic accelerated technology rapidly.” —Daniel McLaughlin, senior
The word “startup” often brings to mind data scientists, engineers, and techies who are working on the next big disruption. Twin Cities Startup Week wants to broaden that perception to
A cybersecurity firm, a craft distillery, and a beverage startup are among the 67 Minnesota companies that landed on this year’s Inc. 5000 list. Every year, Inc. magazine ranks the
The Minneapolis-based Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) has unveiled the 12 finalists in its annual Million Dollar Challenge. Four of the finalists are from Minnesota-based startups. The national challenge, now
Minnesota’s Angel Tax Credit program has been very popular with investors and entrepreneurs since it launched in 2010. Early in this year’s legislative session, backers of the program put out
Red Wing-based fintech startup Live.Give.Save. Inc. has been acquired by Reseda Group, a subsidiary of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU). As part of the deal, Live.Give.Save. will become