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Despite pandemic, investments in Minnesota startups top $1B again in 2021
For the third consecutive year, investors committed more than $1 billion to rising and privately owned Minnesota startups.
Minneapolis' Niron Magnetics still small, but intends to be big player in greener economy
The company, having raised $30 million in capital, is building a Minneapolis pilot plant to make sustainable magnets that will replace use of imported rare-earth materials.
FDA: Medtronic slow to update, recall defective insulin pumps for diabetes patients
The medical device company, with its operational headquarters in Fridley, said it is working to comply with the FDA findings.
How should businesses commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Here's some advice
Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, lists some actions based on Martin Luther King Jr.'s writings.
Hormel goes nuts for Mr. Peanut: 'We see ourselves ... as a protein company'
The company is rolling out new packaging, new flavors and a Super Bowl ad as it tries to enliven the recently acquired brand.
With little fanfare, Mall of America jumps into e-commerce
The mall launched an online platform that offers goods that its retailers have in stock in one order for pick-up or delivery.
Farrell: Why a rock star's ideas on money make sense for most of us
Courtney Love settled on a financial path that works for many people, our columnist writes.
SharpLink makes $8.1M deal to buy fellow Mpls. gaming company
Chris Carlson's 2005 gamble starting FourCubed paid off, as he becomes part of the newly public SharpLink organization.
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Minneapolis' Niron Magnetics still small, but intends to be big player in greener economy
The company, having raised $30 million in capital, is building a Minneapolis pilot plant to make sustainable magnets that will replace use of imported rare-earth materials.
Neal St. Anthony
SharpLink makes $8.1M deal to buy fellow Mpls. gaming company
Chris Carlson's 2005 gamble starting FourCubed paid off, as he becomes part of the newly public SharpLink organization.
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MSP Airport Teamsters who plow snow reach tentative agreement
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Moderate stock valuations reduce downside risk
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In a blitz of hawkish speeches, Fed officials convey that rate hikes are real
Even some of the most dovish members of the central bank's rate-setting panel are talking about them.
Tompor: Tax season is back to a more normal schedule this year
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Vacations? Flowers? Massages? How to save for what makes you feel good
Here's how to get the fun stuff paid for without crimping the rest of your budget.