How Minnesota-based Cambria came to advertise countertops with dragons and Colin Farrell
The countertop maker Cambria commissioned a film-length mythical origin story. Why?
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How the Northwoods League quietly became the dominant baseball league in the Upper Midwest
Has Rochester’s Dick Radatz, Jr. built a better business model?
How Kim Bartmann built a nine-restaurant Minneapolis dining empire — and how she hopes to make it profitable again
With sales down, the restaurateur leans on her intuition for creating popular restaurants and an investor’s expertise.
‘I’m a teacher at heart’: A Q&A with Minneapolis superintendent Ed Graff
Two years into his tenure, Graff reflects on his progress.
Edina struggles with the ‘d-word’ — density
Edina developers want vertical density. Some residents don’t.
How Lakewinds Food Co-op is carving out a niche in the competitive suburban grocery scene
Given the urban nature of most local co-ops, Lakewinds’ success in the ’burbs is improbable and owes much to Dale Woodbeck, who leads the enterprise.
The profit from pressing comedy on vinyl is a joke. That’s not stopping Minneapolis’ Stand Up! Records
“Literally, there is no money to be had in vinyl,” says owner Dan Schlissel.
The Minnesota Business Partnership’s Charlie Weaver on immigration, the education system and the future workforce
The Business Partnership, whose mission is “ensuring that the state’s economy remains strong and globally competitive,” is composed of the CEOs and senior executives of Minnesota’s largest employers.
With Take 12, crowdfunding meets maternity leave
The United States is the only industrialized country that doesn’t require paid time off for new parents.
Meant to bean: How Lee Wallace brewed up the deal to buy Peace Coffee
Wallace expects the company to see growth based on its high-quality products, and the fact that interest in specialty, organic, social and health-minded coffee is increasing.
Fifteen years after ‘Moneyball,’ the Twins are finally embracing analytics — their way
As the analytics revolution washes over Target Field, a look at how data is changing the Minnesota Twins.
Duluth Pack’s star turn
The Duluth-based company is leveraging its product heritage in the entertainment industry.
Bringing yoga to young people — with an app
A yoga instructor takes an animated approach to teaching children the benefits of exercise.
American Public Media is also a venture capital firm now, apparently
The media organization has already invested in three startups and will open an incubator this summer.
The decline of snowmobiling in Minnesota
High costs and susceptibility to weather conditions have created challenges for the industry.
One of the largest indoor farms in the world is in Faribault
Living Greens Farm uses aeroponics—a method of growing plants by suspending their roots in the air—to grow lettuce, herbs and microgreens.
The Twin Cities metro is becoming a hub for sports apps
Several startups are suiting up in hopes of getting scouted and drafted by investors.
Modernizing Mia: A Q&A with Kaywin Feldman
A decade into her tenure, Feldman discusses disruption, reinvention and the dangers of relying exclusively on data.
Why the Twins returned to WCCO radio
The team’s decision to return to its longtime former broadcast partner is about strategic timing and short-term needs.
How Minnesota became the center of the snack universe
Snacking is taking the place of dining, and several companies based in Minnesota are benefiting.