Minnesota News https://mn.gov/ en-us Minnesota https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/ Niron Magnetics Receives State Funding for Workforce Expansion 2026-05-08T05:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/advanced-manufacturing/news.jsp?id=1045-748243 KNSI — Niron Magnetics is getting state funding to grow its workforce. Blue Earth business doing a major expansion 2025-12-21T06:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/advanced-manufacturing/news.jsp?id=1045-728654 Faribault County Register — Winnebago Manufacturing shared information that they plan on expanding their plant and workforce in the coming year. Ramstad: Why DigiKey made huge investment in northwestern Minnesota, despite slowing economy 2025-12-06T13:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/advanced-manufacturing/news.jsp?id=1045-728600 The Star Tribune — DigiKey seven years ago made a huge bet on staying in Thief River Falls. It built the state’s largest building, adopted new processes and sees no limits to its opportunities. DEED provides funding to Rolls Royce, Winnebago Manufacturing 2025-12-04T06:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/advanced-manufacturing/news.jsp?id=1045-728604 Mankato Free Press — Two businesses in the region are recent recipients of financing from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Job Creation Fund. Hennepin Tech Awarded $4 Million To Develop Automation Robotics Department 2025-11-25T09:50:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/advanced-manufacturing/news.jsp?id=1045-728598 CCX Media — The state of Minnesota awarded Hennepin Technical College more than $4 million to expand its Automation Robotics Engineering Technology program. The grant will develop students for careers in the semiconductor industry. U of M leans into startup generator to boost its standing in local economy 2025-11-24T20:23:05Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/advanced-manufacturing/news.jsp?id=1045-727766 MPR News — In the past five years, only four universities have spun off 20 or more startups annually. The University of Minnesota ranks among the top four during that time frame. BAE Systems Opens New Engineering Facility In Minnesota 2025-09-09T19:19:35Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/advanced-manufacturing/news.jsp?id=1045-727765 Business Facilities — New Minneapolis facility will develop advanced capabilities for warfighters. Plus, Minnesota provides $4.2 million in business expansion funding for three projects expected to create more than $270M in private investment. Gov. Walz, DEED announce $12 million in funding for workforce development 2025-08-23T18:47:11Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/advanced-manufacturing/news.jsp?id=1045-727761 KAALTV — On Wednesday, Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced $12 million will go towards workforce development for Minnesotans.