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Oct 2026
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In an increasingly busy world, stay ahead of the curve with The Minnesota Business Podcast, your essential weekly digest of Minnesota business and public affairs news. Whether you're a professional, entrepreneur or policymaker, this podcast, provided by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, is designed to efficiently get you all the vital Minnesota business news you need. Don't miss a headline – keep your finger on the pulse of Minnesota's business world with us by subscribing today.
Hermantown greenlights Google's proposed data center. A blue wave in the midterm elections brings about another DFL trifecta in state government. Later, Doug Loon discusses what the results mean for businesses and how the Chamber will continue its efforts to grow Minnesota's economy.
The Minnesota Chamber announces its next CEO. Get out the vote efforts ramp up ahead of next week's election. Later, Grow Minnesota! sits down with Export-Import Bank of the United States to discuss federal trade resources for manufacturers.
Cirrus Aircraft breaks ground on an $11 million Aircraft Engine Run-Up Center. The Minnesota Chamber hosts the first gubernatorial forum ahead of Election Day. Later, Rich Garrity, chief business unit officer at Stratasys, discusses how the future of manufacturing is already here.
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce hosts a Gubernatorial Forum between Minnesota Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar.
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.
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Ann Carden
Holly Jean Jackson
Dr. Allen Lycka
Jessica Lorello and Maddison Donchez
Mark Mowrey, CFA
