Welcome to Minnesota, the Problem-Solving Capital of America
April 1, 2022
By Steve Grove, DEED Commissioner
Minnesota has a long history of building things that change the global economy for the better. We pioneered open heart surgery and supercomputing, invented in-ear hearing aids and the pacemaker, and are the birthplace of pop-up toasters, post-it notes, and water-skis.
We’re a state unlike any other. Truly. We’re often recognized for our 10,000 lakes, our fresh air, Midwest work ethic and resilience, but we’re much more. Our state is home to more than 5.6 million Minnesotans, and our diversity of culture,...
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