Winter 2025

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The State of Red Tape

The 17th annual State of Manufacturing® survey found manufacturers have deep and persistent concerns about growing regulatory burdens and taxes while feeling better about their…
The Conversation Behind the Poll Numbers

Manufacturers use focus groups to discuss tariffs, the extensive new HR regulations, and the prospects of automation.
Saints Comes Marching In

A very profitable high school manufacturing program in St. Francis is likely to be a model for other schools to follow.
Growing Talent

Improve your business strategy with a system to identify and train talent.
Why More Training Isn’t Always the Answer to Performance Issues

Manufacturers can tackle challenges such as safety and quality issues by finding root causes and lasting solutions.

Innovations

Absolute Cooperation

Confronted with ongoing supply chain challenges, five companies joined forces to create their own source of key products.

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Paid Leave Predicament

Manufacturers face questions as Minnesota Paid Leave approaches launch day.

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Charged Up for the Next 100 Years

WINCO generates creative solutions.

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From the Ashes

A fourth-generation Minnesota company uses advanced metallurgy to transform recycled metal into high-performing components for OEMs.

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Four Questions: Benya Kraus

President and CEO of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation.

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Editorial

Control What You Can

Manufacturers, we need your signature resilience and resourcefulness.

The Final Word

Ready on All Fronts

A Minnesota high school is preparing students for manufacturing careers by teaching technical and essential skills in a hands-on business.