White collar criminal investigations declining across the U.S.
White collar criminal investigations have fallen to a 20-year low, according to the Star Tribune. Minnesota has also seen a […]
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Education Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
Growing up, I heard all about the importance of going to college. It wasn’t just my folks who mentioned it; nearly every high school teacher also stressed how critical it was to earn that precious college degree.
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Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone
You won’t get far if you never step out of your comfort zone. Business owners know this. They know the importance of weighing risks with possibilities, of balancing security and innovation. No matter the situation, rarely will a business evolve without first stepping out of that comfort zone.
Part II – Training The Next Generation
Across southern Minnesota, employers are facing a workforce shortage as they try to fill positions within their businesses—especially in the technical fields of science, engineering, technology and manufacturing. While there are several factors at play, one of the biggest is the way we look at the next generation of workers.
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Minnesota ranked No. 1 state for business and for women
Minnesota was ranked the Top State for Business in 2015 in June by CNBC, scoring 1,584 out of a possible
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Minneapolis survey finds several concerns with hourly schedules
A June survey by the community group Neighborhood Organizations for Change asked more than 500 Minneapolis workers about workforce issues,
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MnDOT begins expansion of Highway 14 from Nicollet to North Mankato
Dozens of people gathered in Nicollet today to celebrate the “groundbreaking” for the upcoming Highway 14 project. The $31 million
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Changing Fairmont From the Ground Up
The people of Fairmont have an idea about how to make their city a better place. Actually, the people of Fairmont have several ideas. Actually, the people of Fairmont have 1,686 ideas—and they’re still coming. All those ideas are part of “Project 1590,” a citywide project that has brought together everyone from city officials to local businesses to regular citizens.
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The Necessity Of A Niche
When it comes to running a successful business, you’ve got to find your niche. Sometimes, it’s creating a product that’s superior to those produced by your competitors. Sometimes, it’s by delivering that product more quickly and accurately.