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Prairie Business

Manufacturing and the new way of doing business

The scrambled economy the pandemic has created is demanding a new way of doing business.

August 10, 2022 09:05 AM

By Sam Easter

Bismarck State College - polytechnic education

Prairie Business

Manufacturing North Dakota’s workforce with polytechnic education

A polytechnic education gives students more hands-on, applied learning opportunities through real-world experiences with labs, internships and cooperative community projects.

August 03, 2022 09:17 AM

By Bismarck State College

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, fourth from right, celebrates as Patrick Waddick, President of Innovation and Operations at Cirrus Aircraft, cuts a ribbon during the grand opening of the Paint and Finish Facility Expansion

Business

Cirrus Aircraft expands its Duluth headquarters

The company rises to new heights with continued investment through a 16,000 square-foot expansion, adding 50 high-tech, skilled positions.

July 15, 2022 07:55 PM

By Brielle Bredsten

Prairie Business

WCCO Belting CEO earns Global Ambassador Award from North Dakota Trade Office

Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford presented the award to Tom Shorma at a ceremony held during the Global Business Connections event on May 24.

June 08, 2022 02:42 PM

By Prairie Business

Cirrus Aircraft of Duluth remains an industry leader in the manufacture of single engine propeller planes and personal jets

Business

Cirrus seeks more workers in Duluth to catch up with demand

The market for its airplanes has grown through the pandemic, but the company's ability to hire more people has been hindered by housing.

May 13, 2022 10:47 AM

By Peter Passi

Business

Doosan Bobcat to open sub-assembly facility in Rogers, Minnesota

Company plans to establish a $13 million manufacturing facility in Rogers, Minnesota, by the end of 2022.

May 10, 2022 10:35 AM

By Kelly Boldan

A worker operates one of the metal cutting machines at Gent Machine Co.'s factory in Cleveland

National

New wave of inflation — and disruptions — hits U.S. factory floors

Surging inflation is disrupting everything from carpools to the ability to quote prices on new business at already-strained U.S. factories.

March 14, 2022 09:31 AM

By Timothy Aeppel / Reuters

Business

Public assistance, building lease to help Cirrus grow production in Duluth

All the pieces are falling into place to help the city's largest manufacturer employ even more people.

February 16, 2022 07:43 PM

By Peter Passi

Prairie Business

Still challenged, Minnesota manufacturers anticipate recovery in 2022

Compared to 2020, most manufacturers showed progress in 2021.

February 02, 2022 10:37 AM

By Prairie Business