Burl Gilyard

Medtronic/medtech reporter
Medtech
Burl Gilyard is the Star Tribune's medtech reporter.

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Business

Medtronic scores FDA approvals for several new therapies to drive sales

Company has little competition in some emerging markets
September 14, 2024
Business

Czech company again ups its offer for piece of Anoka’s Vista Outdoor

This time, the CSG group said it would make a $150 million investment in Vista’s outdoor products business in addition to buying the ammunition group.
September 13, 2024
Business

Minneapolis Regional Chamber taps veteran PR, nonprofit professional as interim director

Mike Logan, who now runs a consultancy, was head of the nonprofit in charge of the Twin Cities marathon. The Chamber’s former CEO, Jonathan Weinhagen, abruptly resigned in June.
September 12, 2024
Jonathan Weinhagen, new president of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, said he is thinking about getting the next generation involved.
Health Care

Two med-tech companies explore going public, which would end an IPO drought for Minnesota

There have been no initial public offerings in the state since 2021, but Anteris and Medical 21 could change that.
September 12, 2024
Business

New CEO takes helm at Mortenson amid construction industry challenges

The firm has national reputation in building sports stadiums, hospitals, university buildings and more.
September 10, 2024
Business

Millennium Hotel in downtown Minneapolis temporarily lays off workers for renovation

Staffers, everyone from housekeepers to bartenders, will be out of work for several months.
September 5, 2024
Minneapolis Police Public Information Officer (PIO) Sgt. Stephen McCarty described some of the circumstances surrounding a shooting and homicide early Saturday morning in a room at the Millennium Hotel, 1313 Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis. A 33-year-old male suspect was arrested after he fled to another nearby hotel.
Business

Minnesota AG Ellison warns 5,000 companies to stop selling tobacco products marketed to kids

Attorney general says the unauthorized products, some of which are candy- and fruit-flavored, violate laws and could be more attractive to children.
September 3, 2024
Health Care

Medtronic growth restrained as some business plans remain in limbo

Approvals are still needed for the Hugo robotic surgery system and Affera technology.
August 20, 2024
Business

New CEO takes helm at Mortenson amid construction industry challenges

The firm has national reputation in building sports stadiums, hospitals, university buildings and more.
September 10, 2024
Business

Millennium Hotel in downtown Minneapolis temporarily lays off workers for renovation

Staffers, everyone from housekeepers to bartenders, will be out of work for several months.
September 5, 2024
Minneapolis Police Public Information Officer (PIO) Sgt. Stephen McCarty described some of the circumstances surrounding a shooting and homicide early Saturday morning in a room at the Millennium Hotel, 1313 Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis. A 33-year-old male suspect was arrested after he fled to another nearby hotel.
Business

Minnesota AG Ellison warns 5,000 companies to stop selling tobacco products marketed to kids

Attorney general says the unauthorized products, some of which are candy- and fruit-flavored, violate laws and could be more attractive to children.
September 3, 2024
Health Care

Medtronic growth restrained as some business plans remain in limbo

Approvals are still needed for the Hugo robotic surgery system and Affera technology.
August 20, 2024
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