Minnesota’s top CEOs opened the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, talking through the state’s successes and future opportunities.
More from MN Fortune 500
3M ending ‘Work Your Way’ remote flexibility with four in-office days
The Maplewood-based industrial giant started calling senior leaders back to the office three days a week last fall. This new policy begins Sept. 1.
July 8, 2025
These Minnesota businesses support Trump’s big tax law
Trade associations and lobbying groups were the loudest voices as many individual businesses kept quiet on the controversial megabill. Maplewood-based 3M was one of the few to speak out individually.
July 8, 2025
Target led U.S. last year in trademark applications as it launched new brands
The list is top-heavy with retailers, entertainment and gambling companies and sports leagues.
July 3, 2025
Ex-General Mills employee alleges retaliation after he objected to ‘fun facts’ Black history flyers
L. Lee Tyus Jr. raised concerns about breakroom flyers at the St. Paul facility that labeled racial atrocities as “fun facts.”
July 1, 2025
General Mills finalizes sale of U.S. yogurt business to Lactalis
The French dairy giant will now helm Yoplait, Go-Gurt, Mountain High as well as other brands and has opened a Minnetonka office for the Minnesota-based employees it acquired.
June 30, 2025
Target faces serious challenges as CEO Cornell’s retirement nears
The Brian Cornell era is nearing an end, and an heir apparent has appeared.
June 28, 2025
The last bite: More food companies say they’ll take out synthetic dyes
They cite “consumer trends,” but state laws provide an economic reason to make the switch.
June 27, 2025
General Mills’ profit falls 47% as weary shoppers continue to look for bargains
Sales for the Golden Valley-based company continued to slide as economic uncertainty continues to pressure consumer goods companies.
June 25, 2025
General Mills launching Blue Buffalo fresh pet food nationwide
The Golden Valley-based company’s pet food brand is entering a fast-growing refrigerated dog food category later this year with its Love Made Fresh line.
June 23, 2025
Hormel brings back Jeff Ettinger as interim CEO for retiring Jim Snee
Ettinger was chief executive at the Austin, Minn.-based food company from 2005-16. His second term will partly focus on mentoring likely successor John Ghingo, Hormel’s current retail head who is becoming president.
June 23, 2025
Minnesota’s Hormel sues Wisconsin’s Johnsonville alleging stolen sausage secrets
A former employee at Austin, Minn.-based Hormel emailed recipes and proprietary information to his personal account before joining brat-maker Johnsonville, a federal lawsuit alleges.
June 19, 2025
Report: Minnesota’s leading banks increased their lending to fossil fuel companies last year
U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo lent roughly $52 billion to the fossil fuel industry, a report found, after three years of declining financial commitments.
June 18, 2025
