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Who Will Win the Salad Wars?

Who Will Win the Salad Wars?

A Crisp & Green billboard soars over 50th and France with the message “Locally Owned; Locally Loved.” As the Wayzata-based salad chain expands nationwide, the sign appears to be an innocent
The Row Over Roe v. Wade

The Row Over Roe v. Wade

To: Chief Justice John Roberts U.S. Supreme Court 1 First St. NE Washington, D.C. 20543 Dear Chief Justice Roberts: The Supreme Court has ruled in the Dobbs case that women
The State Fair Could Fare Better

The State Fair Could Fare Better

The great Minnesota calorie intake is here again, better and bigger than ever. As one of the longest standing get-togethers of the North Star State, starting in 1859, you can
Startup Snapshot: GogyUp Inc.

Startup Snapshot: GogyUp Inc.

With labor still in short supply, businesses are likely to hire workers who aren’t fully fluent in English. And it’s important that those workers understand safety instructions, especially if they’re
Hitting Refresh

Hitting Refresh

This month, we're releasing the 335th issue of Twin Cities Business, which marks the start of our 30th year of publishing. Flipping the page on a new decade got us thinking
The Trouble with Zoom

The Trouble with Zoom

In April 2020, many office workers trapped at home were summoned to “virtual happy hours,” complete with mindless games concocted by their employers. No matter if one rarely attended actual
Will Density Save Dinkytown?

Will Density Save Dinkytown?

Dinkytown and Stadium Village are the commercial core of the University of Minnesota neighborhoods, but until recently, only students lived there, and the U was predominantly a commuter campus. But
Making the MN Cup Finals

Making the MN Cup Finals

The MN Cup competition is a right of passage for homegrown startups in Minnesota.  It’s a great opportunity to network with peers and get feedback on your business from industry
2022 Best of Business

2022 Best of Business

Earlier this year, TCB asked executives and business decision-makers for vendor recommendations in key business service categories. Hundreds of Minnesota businesses have already done their due diligence, so when it’s
Lurie to Merge with New York Accounting Firm

Lurie to Merge with New York Accounting Firm

Except for an 18-month hiatus, Beth Kieffer Leonard has worked at Minneapolis-based Lurie LLP since 1984. She’s been the guardian of the company—founded in 1940—since she became the accounting firm’s
The Perks of an Accelerator

The Perks of an Accelerator

Participating in an accelerator program can feel a bit like going back to school—working on a business plan, planning a growth strategy, creating marketing materials, all on top of actually
2022 Minnesota Business Hall of Fame

2022 Minnesota Business Hall of Fame

The 2022 class of Hall of Fame inductees personifies the ability to lead change in a dynamic marketplace. The three women and two men being honored transformed their companies when
Marketing in the Digital Era

Marketing in the Digital Era

The pandemic’s arrival forced a huge portion of commerce online, which led companies in nearly every industry to beef up digital marketing of their products and services. While digital marketing