AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorkforce Investment: Google is putting $250,000 into skilled-trades training at Rochester Community and Technical College. Farm Pressure: More Minnesota farmers are nearing foreclosure this year than in the previous three years combined, while CHS plans to auction four Minnesota grain facilities. Corporate Investment: Ecolab won approval for a $500 million global innovation center in Eagan, a major expansion of its Minnesota footprint. Business Finance: Minneapolis-based Sezzle is seeking a federal bank charter that could expand its financial services business. Economic Outlook: Minnesota’s financial condition has worsened despite a $13.9 billion surplus, while rising rates are weighing on the housing market. Company News: Winnebago reported fourth-quarter losses, and 3M plans to cut 62 jobs at its Fairmont plant starting Dec. 18.
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