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Time to care: These watches will help end gun violence in conflict zones
Linking fashion looks with humanitarian acts is nothing new. Shoe company Tom's, for example, has offered footwear and glasses to communities in need for years.
But a new venture is taking a more hands-on approach...
Minnesota-based Polaris completes purchase of Boat Holdings, LLC
Polaris is heading for the water.
Minnesota-based Polaris Industries Inc., maker of winter and other off-road vehicles, announced on July 2nd that it had completed its purchase of Boat Holdings, LLC. Boat Holdings, LLC (“Boat...
Interest-free loans for tech startups in Minnesota
I know what you are thinking: "This article has to be clickbait. There is no way a business is getting an interest free loan."
But, clickbait title aside, loans for startups are currently a thing in...
Electric scooters have rolled into the Twin Cities
A new way to get around the cities has just rolled into town - well, for the more coordinated among us, that is: Just last week electric scooters suddenly popped up overnight all around...
A four-day workweek is best for workers and for business, New Zealand company proves
If the chance came around to only work four days a week and enjoy an extended three-day weekend, I think the majority of us would jump on that opportunity. That extra day to relax,...
Starbucks’ latest ploy? Plant-based cold brew beverages
In an effort to appear environmentally-friendly, Starbucks recently placed a ban on plastic straws, and plans to have them out of their stores, all of their stores, by 2020. It makes sense, on some...
Shopcicle: The latest Twin Cities pop up market offers something for everyone
You won’t find the same thing twice shopping at the Shopcicle market - partly because this unique market only happens on the third Thursday of every month and features an array one-of-kind products from...
Changes in Faribault: $40.3 million expansion planned for Daikin
The residents of Faribault and the surrounding area will soon notice a change in their landscape: Local Commercial HAVAC manufacturer Daikin Applied Americas Inc. is looking to expand operations with a $40.3 million project...
Will Lime scooters and bikes turn St. Paul green?
While in St. Paul the other day, I noticed a few green scooters and bikes parked what seemed like randomly along city streets and boulevards. I heard rumors from friends and coworkers about these...
Watch: The last Blockbuster in America
For Millennials, and probably their parents as well, renting movies was a fairly crucial piece of weekend entertainment: Strolling past shelf after shelf of "New Releases!" and "Classics" and "Disney" waiting for the brightest...
