NetSPI, a Minneapolis cyber security firm, raises $90 million new investors
It's the second large round of outside investment raised by NetSPI, a provider of cyber security services and tests for businesses and institutions.
Schafer: Commerce at home is the newest 'New Era in Retailing'
Loup Ventures of Minneapolis thinks one of its portfolio companies called Enjoy, about to go public, represents the next thing in retail.
Jamf, Minneapolis-based provider of Apple systems, makes a $400 million deal
Its purchase of San Francisco-based Wandera, a provider of zero-trust data security technology, is the biggest ever for Jamf.
Business
Mayo Clinic investment backs in-home technology for hospital-level care
The Rochester-based clinic and a large health care group in California will jointly invest $100 million in Boston-based company.
Business
Minnesota DNR must revisit hard rock mining rules, judge says
Copper mine opponents win first-ever lawsuit under Section 10 of the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act.
Business
Minnesota companies weigh vaccine mandates for workers
Mandates are too sensitive for governments, but businesses have latitude to impose them.
Business
Sezzle, after success in Australian stock market, will offer shares to U.S. investors
The move would raise more capital and give the Minneapolis financial technology firm a higher profile with retailers and consumers.
Politics
Minnesota legal marijuana advocates focus on racial equity
Bill getting a House vote Thursday aims to address the toll marijuana policing has taken on communities of color.
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Business
Minneapolis app maker HomeSpotter acquired by Ontario tech firm
Lone Wolf Technologies can provide data to bring new services to market.
Coronavirus
Is it COVID or the flu? New combo tests can find out.
Quad test is available at thousands of hospitals and clinics around the country.
Business
Minnesota companies acquired by NAMSA
NAMSA has acquired four companies in the Twin Cities since 2009 to expand its offerings in medical-device testing and consulting. Deal prices were not disclosed.…
Business
NAMSA in growth mode under new leadership
Recent changes in ownership, executive leadership signal moves for near-term expansion.
Business
With travel poised for rebound, U.S. Bank launches new rewards card
U.S. Bank originally planned to offer the travel perks card last year, but the pandemic kept people home.
Nation
Cases of unruly airline fliers are soaring, and so are fines
The FAA has received more than 1,300 unruly-passenger reports from airlines since February. In the previous decade, the agency said, it took enforcement actions against 1,300 passengers total.
Business
State's top 50 public companies – with No. 1 at $242B in revenue
2019 will likely be remembered as the last full year of an economic expansion that lasted more than a decade. Next year's Star Tribune 50 is likely to look very different because of the coronavirus disruption.
Photography
Shipping container as backyard office? Meet TikiTainer
Andy Berg had a great job as a civil engineer, working with architects and designers on projects. When the pandemic hit, he began working first from his garage, then from a camper trailer parked in his back yard. With two kids home schooling, he needed his own space and began noodling on an idea to use discarded shipping containers for backyard offices. He and his wife launched Latitude Studios and now are marketing "TikiTainers" (tiki bars) and offices.
Celebrities
Melinda Gates reportedly met with divorce lawyers in 2019
Melinda Gates had begun meeting with divorce lawyers by at least 2019, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing sources and documents.The couple announced their…
Local
New plan for Viking Lakes: No second hotel, city of Eagan gets use of plaza
The new plan also reconfigures housing on the site, eliminating medium-density housing in favor of all high-density rental housing — mostly four-story apartments with garages below. The first 261 apartments will open in September.
Business
Viewing photos that are stored in outdated digital formats
Q: I found an old floppy disk with pictures of my grandfather. But the picture files have the suffix ".max" and I don't have the…
Business
Business people
Moving upFullerton Building Systems, Minneapolis, named Cathy Schmidt as chief executive. She has an extensive background in leadership positions including president of Surfacequest Solutions, president…
Business
Minnesota mergers and acquisitions
Target AcquirerDate Location Location Description4/29 Ideal Ceridian HCM Holdings Inc. Ceridian HCM Holdings, a human capital management (HCM) company, hasToronto Bloomington acquired Ideal, a provider…
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Business
Incompetence can become your Titanic
The Titanic was state of the art. No expense had been spared to make sure that it would be unsinkable. The officers were unconcerned by…
Business
Xcel, CenterPoint make millions while customers face big bills
The PUC is investigating the gas-price spike, which will cost Minnesota consumers around $800 million. The average CenterPoint customer would get hit the hardest, paying $354 for storm-related gas costs.
Business
Recent bankruptcy filings in Minneapolis and St. Paul
MINNEAPOLISWarren Gerald Olson, as surety for DCW Fitness Inc., doing business as Snap Fitness 24/7, and as surety for Primetimefitness Inc., doing business as Snap…
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