The Minnesota Business Podcast

Fairview Health Services is planning a $100 million diagnostic laboratory. Federal agents search the home of Minnesota U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar. Later, Doug Loon and Chamber researcher Sean O'Neil discuss the recently released Business Retention and Expansion in Minnesota report.

Minnesota continues to see business investment and expansion, but a new report finds the state is facing growing competitiveness challenges. Two legislative races in northeastern Minnesota could determine control of the state Legislature. Later, the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota winner is announced and joins Doug Loon for a special conversation.

Four finalists remain in the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest. General Mills names a new CEO. Later, Minnesota's governor race becomes the most expensive in state history.

Ecolab announces a massive expansion at its Eagan campus. Both gubernatorial candidates agree to participate in Minnesota Chamber forum. Later, high diesel prices take a toll on Minnesota's trucking industry.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is named the top mega airport in North America. A new poll shows Minnesota's governor and U.S. Senate races tightening. Later, diesel prices climb above $6 in Minnesota for the first time.

Niron Magnetics secures an investment from Honda Motor Company. The Minnesota Vikings return with their first game on Sunday. Later, new Canadian tariffs affect Minnesota industries tied to cross border trade.

Public voting opens in the 'Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota' contest. A major hospital merger is finalized. Later, a conversation with Doug Loon and WSB CEO Brett Weiss as they discuss Minnesota's next chapter of economic growth and how business leaders can help make the state more competitive.

The Great Minnesota Get Together is back. The average Minnesotan will pay more than $1 million in taxes over the course of their lifetime. Later, a conversation between Doug Loon and Blois Olson about Minnesota's economic outlook and what the state needs to do to grow.

Kwik Trip opens a "next generation" store in Ramsey, Minnesota. An executive order threatens development in northern Minnesota. Later, how the data center boom is reshaping local economies.

Minnesota's newest professional sports franchise now has a name. Maurices and the Minnesota Lynx ink a multi-year partnership. Later, the results of the 2026 Primary Election are in.