Post Consumer Brands makes another big acquisition in the pet food business. Also, businesses look to solve workforce challenges through collaboration and new programs. Later, hear a special segment diving into challenges and successes facing the manufacturing industry as we celebrate October as Manufacturing Month.

Generative AI continues to find itself used in more industries. The latest? Cereal as General Mills invests in new technology. Plus, Target's new approach for a frugal consumer in the holiday season and its new partnership with Fenti. We'll also hear from Doug Loon onsite from Leadership Minnesota's stop in Grand Rapids.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Minnesota Business Podcast, a comprehensive roundup of the week's most important news in business and public affairs from across the state, brought to you by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.

Along with providing news relevant to the business community, this weekly digest also includes insights from Doug Loon, President and CEO of the Minnesota Chamber.

The Minnesota Business Podcast is your go-to weekly digest for all the vital business and public affairs news you need, provided by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.