The initiative is a call to action for employers and policymakers to confront barriers facing the state’s economy. The barriers include lagging tech growth, slowing innovation and the loss of talent, according to the Chamber’s 2026 Business Benchmarks report, which was released Wednesday.

Houses of worship in Illinois, Missouri and other states have turned to Minnesota for advice as they prepare for a surge in holiday visitors.

The Wildcats (5-5, 3-4 Big Ten) look to secure a bowl game as they host the Golden Gophers (6-4, 4-3). Northwestern snapped Minnesota's three-game series streak with a 37-34 home win in 2023. Darius Taylor (MINN) rushed for 198 yards and two TDs.

Langston Reynolds impressed with a season-high 16 points off the bench, but Willis had only nine points on 2 of 5 shooting from the field. After playing seven and then 11 minutes in Minnesota's first two games of the season,

Minnesota has two native wild varieties: small cranberry ( Vaccinium oxycoccos ) and large cranberry ( Vaccinium macrocarpon ). The latter inspired the first cultivated commercial operation in 1816 on a sandy site in Cape Cod.

The Kings are 3-11 in Western Conference games. Sacramento is 4-7 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 13.8 turnovers per game. The Timberwolves are 6-5 against Western Conference opponents.