Minnesota News https://mn.gov/ en-us Minnesota https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/ Broadway Laundromat now runs on solar power 2026-06-09T05:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/why-mn/news/index.jsp?id=1045-752903 Post Bulletin — Rochester, Minn. — Dan Zimmer's Broadway Laundromat is now solar-powered, in part due to help with a Destination Medical Center grant. The States Where Life Is Better 2026-06-06T05:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/why-mn/news/index.jsp?id=1045-752923 The New York Times — A quiz question: Which state does best at ensuring the well-being of its citizens, giving them health, education and hope? Niron Magnetics Receives State Funding for Workforce Expansion 2026-05-08T05:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/why-mn/news/index.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/why-mn/news/index.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/why-mn/news/index.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/why-mn/news/index.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. Cook County EDA launches community-based advisory committee for Taconite Harbor Redevelopment Project 2025-12-01T06:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/why-mn/news/index.jsp?id=1045-729181 Boreal — The Cook County/Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority (EDA) is launching a community planning effort to shape the future of Taconite Harbor, one of the region’s most historic and visible industrial sites. Public Facilities Authority Announces $236.4 Million in Awards 2025-12-01T06:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/why-mn/news/index.jsp?id=1045-729157 Red Lake Nation News — The Minnesota Public Facility Authority (MPFA) today announced more than $236.4 million in loans and grants to 30 wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects in 18 cities throughout the state. Hennepin Tech Awarded $4 Million To Develop Automation Robotics Department 2025-11-25T09:50:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/why-mn/news/index.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/why-mn/news/index.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.