Connect Business Magazine
Business leadership across Southern Minnesota.
A sharper editorial front page for Southern Minnesota business: a clear lead story, fast headline scanning, strong section rhythm, and a cleaner path into profiles, perspective, archives, and the Connect newsletter.
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Cover Story
Building a Legacy: The 75-Year Evolution of Volk TransferÂ
In the heart of Mankato, a remarkable story has been quietly unfolding for the past 75 years.  Volk Transfer, a Continue Reading
Latest News
What Southern Minnesota business readers should see first.
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Building a Legacy: The 75-Year Evolution of Volk TransferÂ
In the heart of Mankato, a remarkable story has been quietly unfolding for the past 75… Read More
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The Power of Closed Caption with Access ResourceÂ
“It was unbelievably draining. The emotional story after emotional story. When I got done, I was… Read More
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United Health District Steps Up to Close the Rural Healthcare GapÂ
In the heart of southern Minnesota, the United Hospital District (UHD) and Clinics are taking significant… Read More
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Bushel Boy: Cutting-Edge Food Technology, Close to HomeÂ
Tomatoes are a summer staple. Many of us give our green thumbs a workout by growing… Read More
Profiles
The leaders, founders, and operators moving the region.
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Building a Legacy: The 75-Year Evolution of Volk TransferÂ
In the heart of Mankato, a remarkable story has been quietly unfolding for the past 75 years.  Volk… Read More
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The Power of Closed Caption with Access ResourceÂ
“It was unbelievably draining. The emotional story after emotional story. When I got done, I was in tears.… Read More
Insights
Columns, perspective, and deeper reads that deserve time.
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In a Galaxy Far, Far Away…Â
For almost 50 years, Mankato East High School provided a unique learning environment for students and the… Read More
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Behind the Success
 If you want to play the game, just ask.   It’s a philosophy that has served… Read More
Issue Archive
Older print issues stay easy to find.
The archive now has a cleaner landing page, with historical issues still available through Issuu while the broader library is rebuilt.
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Long-form conversations stay in the editorial mix.
The podcast should feel adjacent to the journalism, not separated from it. Keep interviews, personality, and business reporting in the same front-page ecosystem.
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A denser, faster-scanning business front page.
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Hot Startz: Kitchen, Baths, and MoreÂ
Kitchen, Baths and More has been a booming business ever since they opened back… Read More
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Lush Cakes
In 2015 Minnesota amended its food handler licensing to allow for “individuals to… Read More
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In a Galaxy Far, Far Away…Â
For almost 50 years, Mankato East High School provided a unique learning environment… Read More
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Hot Startz: WaSeekers Online AuctionsÂ
Tina Mittelsteadt started WaSeekers, an online auction business, with a dream, a love… Read More
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Rising Stars: Carter and Neah Person of Cork & Key Â
Even in the early days of dating, husband and wife team Carter and… Read More
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The South Central Small Business Development Center: Leading the Way to Business Success
The road to business success is never easy. That’s why organizations like the Small… Read More