This Week's Top Business Stories
From the editors of Twin Cities Business
MN Adds 4,300 Jobs In July, Jobless Rate Unchanged
While Minnesota’s unemployment rate remained unchanged, the state added 4,000 government jobs, an increase that a state official said may have been driven by increased funding.
Edina Realty Parent Continues Rapid Expansion
HomeServices of America continues to grow at break-neck speed, this time acquiring Philadelphia-based Prudential Fox & Roach.
Medtronic Buys MN “Teleheath” Firm For $200M
The move marks a departure from Medtronic’s traditional emphasis on medical devices.
Law Firm Creates Social Media Guide For Businesses
Minneapolis law firm Gray Plant Mooty created a social media legal guide for businesses through a partnership with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Ecolab, Pentair Among “World’s Most Innovative Companies”
Ecolab, Pentair, and Coloplast, whose U.S. headquarters is in Minneapolis, made the cut.
