Minnesota’s med-tech association, Medical Alley, is teaming up with event producer 2023 Partners to hold an annual global summit in Minneapolis to focus on the confluence of healthcare, retail and technology. Dubbed MANOVA — a cross between “Medical Alley” and “innovation” — the summit will be a four-day event featuring several keynote speakers, including Arianna […]
Traveling Via LAX, LaGuardia Soon to Be More Enjoyable Courtesy Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines will begin work later this year to redevelop and connect three terminals at Los Angeles International Airport as part of an ambitious $1.9 billion effort that began last year with the relocation of its operations within LAX. Beginning in October, work will commence on the Delta Sky Way at LAX, a walkway […]
Supreme Court Sides with Baker in Same-Sex Debate
The Supreme Court ducked a decision Monday on whether religious merchants can deny service to gay people, finding that a Christian baker didn’t get a fair hearing before a state civil-rights commission but issuing no broader precedent. The ruling, by a 7-to-2 vote, is a victory for Jack Phillips, who turned away Charlie Craig and […]
Mayo-Backed Device for Treating Deadly Type of Stroke Nearing FDA Notification
A new medical device being co-developed by the Mayo Clinic to treat an especially deadly type of stroke is on target for an initial U.S. Food and Drug Administration application in the next quarter, according to newly filed documents reported on by Twin Cities Business. The device, called the ClearAway catheter, is being developed by […]
Startup Hits the Road with Its Smart Motorcycle Helmets
Plymouth-based Quintessential Design just launched a smart helmet that syncs to a motorcyclist’s phone, making it possible to make hands-free calls and use turn-by-turn navigation with voice activation through Siri and Google Assistant. After wrapping up a $100,000 Kickstarter campaign in April, Quin Design kicked off production of its smart motorcycle helmets in May. Orders […]
Lake Superior Brewing Expanding, Adding Canning Capacity
Under new ownership, Lake Superior Brewing is gearing up to expand into the Twin Cities after it adds the ability to can its beer in addition to bottling. “It’s a refresh on the brand,” co-owner Lisa Blade told the Duluth News Tribune. “We’re getting out there, working with all the distributors, working with all the […]
UnitedHealthcare Gets Even Bigger—And Deeper Into Medical Intelligence
The Minnetonka-based company announced a new long-term partnership, and a renewal of a second similar partnership late last week that provide it access to laboratory data and analytics. UnitedHealthcare and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) have established a long-term strategic partnership as the two organizations focus on ways to create more personalized care recommendations and a […]