https://mn.gov/ en-us https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/ 2025-12-06T13:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/technology-innovation/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. 2025-11-25T09:50:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/technology-innovation/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. 2025-11-24T20:23:05Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/technology-innovation/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. 2025-09-09T19:19:35Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/technology-innovation/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. 2019-11-15T06:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/technology-innovation/news.jsp?id=1045-729310 Site Selection — When it comes to spurring innovation and entrepreneurship, Minnesota leaves nothing to chance. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has rolled out the welcome mat for entrepreneurs and venture capital investors through Launch Minnesota.