Burl Gilyard

Medtronic/medtech reporter
Medtech
Burl Gilyard is the Star Tribune's medtech reporter.

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Business

Two small central Minnesota banks merge, increase lending limit to $6.2M

First State Bank of Sauk Centre and Little Falls-based Pine Country Bank have the same owner, Minneapolis-based holding company MidCountry Acquisition.
September 27, 2024
Business

Small meatpacker in west-central Minnesota will double its output thanks to federal grant

Lakes Community Cooperative in Perham earned more than $500,000 to expand its operations and compete with larger processors like Cargill.
September 25, 2024
Store owner Dave Jurek cuts up pork chops at Anoka Meat and Sausage Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, in Minneapolis, MN.](DAVID JOLES/STARTRIBUNE)djoles@startribune.com Despite the increase demand for locally grown food, a recent study found dozens of small butcher shops in the state could close in the next 10 years**Dave Jurek,cq
Business

Bloomington chipmaker Polar lands more federal funds for its expansion

Another $3 million from the CHIPS and Science Act will help the semiconductor manufacturer upgrade its workforce. This adds to the previously announced $120 million aimed to up domestic production in an industry Asia dominates.
September 24, 2024
Polar Semiconductor employees work in one of three fabrication areas inside the company's expansive clean room.
Health Care

Hearing aid maker GN moving North American HQ to former Shutterfly space in Shakopee

The relocation will double GN’s space in the Twin Cities.
September 20, 2024
Health Care

Arden Hills-based Intricon’s hearing business acquired by China-based customer

With the sale, the company will strengthen focus on medical device components.
September 20, 2024
Employees at IntriCon work to manufacture and assemble hearing aids at the companyís plant in Arden Hills, Minn.
Business

Medtronic securing FDA approvals for unique medical devices to drive sales

Minnesota's Medtronic draws FDA approvals med-tech
September 14, 2024
Business

Czech company again ups its offer for piece of Anoka’s Vista Outdoor

This time, the CSG group said it would make a $150 million investment in Vista’s outdoor products business in addition to buying the ammunition group.
September 13, 2024
Business

Minneapolis Regional Chamber taps Mike Logan as interim leader for one-year term

Interim leader named for troubled Minneapolis Regional Chamber
September 12, 2024
Jonathan Weinhagen, new president of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, said he is thinking about getting the next generation involved.
Health Care

Arden Hills-based Intricon’s hearing business acquired by China-based customer

With the sale, the company will strengthen focus on medical device components.
September 20, 2024
Employees at IntriCon work to manufacture and assemble hearing aids at the companyís plant in Arden Hills, Minn.
Business

Medtronic securing FDA approvals for unique medical devices to drive sales

Minnesota's Medtronic draws FDA approvals med-tech
September 14, 2024
Business

Czech company again ups its offer for piece of Anoka’s Vista Outdoor

This time, the CSG group said it would make a $150 million investment in Vista’s outdoor products business in addition to buying the ammunition group.
September 13, 2024
Business

Minneapolis Regional Chamber taps Mike Logan as interim leader for one-year term

Interim leader named for troubled Minneapolis Regional Chamber
September 12, 2024
Jonathan Weinhagen, new president of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, said he is thinking about getting the next generation involved.
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