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Bright Health raising $750 million, including Cigna investment
Shares in the Bloomington-based health insurer jumped Tuesday on news that the venture capital unit of health insurance giant Cigna is a new investor.
Minnesota's Navegate, with roots in serving Control Data, Honeywell, sold for $35M
The Mendota Heights-based company will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Radiant Logistics, based in Washington state.
Alatus' Lexington Station project in St. Paul loses equity partner
Developer of the project on Lexington Parkway said the investment partner cited the new rent control statute passed in November.
In Twin Cities area, options for life insurance are dizzying in scale and price
A survey found numerous policy options, but the old maxim remains true: buying at young age is cheapest.
Minneapolis-based company's shares soar 200% after announcing it is seeking strategic alternatives
Insignia Systems has hired New York-based investment bank Chardan to conduct a strategic review of their operations.
Cargill eliminating trans fats from global edible oil supply
Minnesota agribusiness company says it's first global supplier of edible oil to sign onto World Health Organization goal
Nation's first Shake Shack drive-through restaurant finds success on opening day in Maple Grove
The chain is running two kitchens in the new location to serve customers.
Sun Country Airlines, pilots agree on contract terms to boost pay
If approved, airline will have some of the highest-paid Boeing 737 pilots in the country.
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Lee Schafer
Schafer: Strategy without execution is a vision with no plan
Most business consultants want to help companies develop strategy because it's fun and gives bigger fees. But the Pinnacle Performance Group thinks the messy details are what really matter.
Neal St. Anthony
Twin Cities couple plan to give away around $100M, concentrating on disadvantaged youth
The money seeding the Graves Foundation is from John and Denise Graves selling their tax-compliance software business a few years ago.
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Staff shortages hit nonprofits in the 'Great Resignation'
Local nonprofits are struggling to draw job applicants, looking for new ways to offer incentives to attract and retain employees.
Alexander: Why a game freezes on Chrome and Edge, but not Firefox
Browsers can be slowed down by all the tasks they're running in the background.
Do research so you don't violate patents
It's up to a newcomer to check the appropriate databases and make sure company names and marketing slogans are not trademarked.
North End Hardware owner calls it a career
Darryl Weivoda, 65, neighborhood business leader is giving up the long hours and selling to a long-time employee.
Enbridge says aggressive climate policies shortening life of its pipelines
Questions, including in recent regulatory filings, have been raised over how long the newly built Line 3 will be economically viable.
Twin Cities car market battles empty lots, high prices, waits
New-car shortages are pushing prices higher for all vehicles, and dealers are turning to used cars to keep the wheels turning.
Corporate jargon clouds your message
Writing conversationally will help get your message across.
Buy stocks to prosper and bonds to rest easy
Stock valuations are stretched and the Fed may need to raise rates to cope with inflation. That adds up to a moment for bonds.
National investors snapping up Twin Cities area houses to rent
The effects — higher prices, greater competition and out-of-state landlords showing less care for properties and renters — are becoming harder to ignore as some neighborhoods are transformed.
Schafer: Strategy without execution is a vision with no plan
Most business consultants want to help companies develop strategy because it's fun and gives bigger fees. But the Pinnacle Performance Group thinks the messy details are what really matter.