ABOUT THIS SERIES
Installments of "New ideas, no money" will appear occasionally over the next several months. The series explores the declining investment in new technology companies in Minnesota and its implications for the state's economy.
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Ramstad: Why DigiKey made huge investment in northwestern Minnesota, despite slowing economy
DigiKey seven years ago made a huge bet on staying in Thief River Falls. It built the state’s largest building, adopted new processes and sees no limits to its opportunities.
