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St. Cloud State University Has Produced More Than Its Share of Scrappy Company Founders and High-Achieving Execs
You may think of SCSU as a top hockey school, and you’d be right. But it’s produced many standout business stars, too, who knew where the puck was heading in other respects.
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Sep 17, 2026
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Fewer Deals, Bigger Checks: Minnesota Tracks the National Trend Without the AI Megarounds
Q1's record venture numbers were really one state. Here's what actually reached Minnesota.
May 28, 2026
Minnesota’s Economic Engine (2026): The Headquarters Advantage and the Next-Wave Challenge
The Economic Engine Scorecard benchmarks where Minnesota's economy stands and what it needs for the next wave.
Mar 2, 2026
Great North Ventures Opens Applications for 2026 VC Analyst Summer Program in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis venture firm is offering two paid internship tracks for its 2026 summer program.
Nov 4, 2025
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