Elk River-based Cretex Companies is adding to its operations with the acquisition of Pacific Plastics & Engineering (PPE), a contract manufacturer serving the medical and electronics markets. Terms of the
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The weekend storms that ripped through North Minneapolis and Joplin, Missouri have showed just how destructive and devastating tornadoes can be. But a tornado actually gave one of Minnesota's largest
Richard "Pinky" McNamara-an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former University of Minnesota regent and Golden Gopher football star-died Monday, the university said. He was 78. "There are few families whose name is
Denny Hecker's bankruptcy case trustee Randall Seaver on Monday requested permission from the court to accept a $4.1 million settlement-which would resolve a complicated business deal between Hecker, Gelco Corporation,
Medical device giant Medtronic, Inc., on Tuesday posted a 19 percent decrease in fourth-quarter earnings, largely due to sluggish implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) sales and costs related to recent layoffs.
In 2010, federal agencies gave more than $27.2 million to Minnesota businesses through two grant programs, the Minnesota Science and Technology Authority recently announced. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
A quarterly report released Monday by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis indicates that Midwest banks are struggling through a slow recovery hindered by bad commercial real estate loans and
Minneapolis-based Dairy Queen is the latest company to sell mini versions of its popular offerings-and the results have reportedly been strong. Last month, Dairy Queen-a subsidiary of Omaha, Nebraska-based Berkshire
The Itasca Project-a conglomeration of more than 50 Minnesota CEOs, public-sector officials, and leaders from area foundations-said Monday that it has launched an initiative that aims to build stronger relationships
The much-discussed plans for a Lunds grocery store in downtown Minneapolis are finally moving forward-and they include an outdoor patio, leasable office space in the development's upper floors, and a
The retired chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Pentair, Inc., died suddenly on May 16 at the age of 89, the company said Monday. Murray J. Harpole was one of five
The anticipated bump in state government worker retirees may be seen this year, due in large part to early retirement incentives, according to a report by the Pioneer Press. More
How banks and finance managers protect businesses against fraud.
Fairview Health Services’ Eagan clinic stands out as a provider of primary health care. Two years ago, it started getting better results—fewer repeat visits or hospitalizations for its patients, a much
“A moving target.” “Shifting sands.” “A lot of moving parts.” “A bit of a puzzle." These are all phrases we heard from employee benefits consultants describing the federal health reform
In a new initiative from General Mills and Cargill, philanthropy is market building and vice versa.
Scott Shaffer sells diamonds that are earth friendly and politically correct: no environmental harm from mining, no profits funneled to warlords. That’s because the gems are often made from hair
Carmichael Lynch found and tapped the “deep connection” that Subaru owners make with their cars