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James Woelfel | Aug. 13, 2026

Minnesota Manufacturing Index | June 2026 Report: Manufacturing Recovery Gains Momentum Amid Margin Pressure

Explore June 2026 Minnesota manufacturing trends, including GDP, production, business confidence, labor, capacity utilization and producer prices.

James Woelfel | Aug. 13, 2026

Minnesota Manufacturing Index June 2026 – Special Edition: Raw Material Cost Trends

Minnesota manufacturers saw some relief in June as overall Producer Price Index (PPI) declined 2.0% following three consecutive months of…

Tyler Rudek | Aug. 12, 2026

Should Elections Change Your Investment Strategy?

Election season can create uncertainty for investors. Explore what history tells us about elections, market performance and staying focused on…

Tyler Rudek | Aug. 5, 2026

July 2026 Market Update: AI, Oil Prices, Interest Rates & Staying Invested Through Uncertainty

Explore the July 2026 Market Overview covering AI investment trends, energy prices, interest rates, and why diversification remains essential for…

Leslie Callahan | Jul. 30, 2026

Leadership Field Note 06 – The Loneliness of Leadership and What to Do With It

Leadership can feel isolating. Every decision you make affects people, projects, and the future of the organization. You often carry…

Tyler Rudek | Jul. 28, 2026

What Higher Real Yields Mean for Long-Term Investors

Learn how higher real yields, interest rates, and Federal Reserve policy are impacting investors and why diversification remains important in…

Rich Stoeckel | Jul. 21, 2026

AI Investing Beyond the Magnificent 7: Why Diversification Matters

Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant investment themes of our time, but the opportunity extends well beyond a…

Nick Creamer | Jul. 20, 2026

Minnesota 2025 Tax Return Changes: Retroactive Updates from the 2026 Tax Bill

The Minnesota Department of Revenue finalized its 2025 income tax forms this week, a good moment to flag something that…

Anna Lovegren | Jul. 8, 2026

How to Build an Effective Nonprofit Board at Every Stage of Growth

One thing every new not-for-profit organization can expect is change. As the organization matures, its board of directors must also…

Tyler Rudek | Jul. 8, 2026

Mid-Year Market Outlook 2026: 5 Charts Every Investor Should Watch

Discover five key charts shaping the investment landscape in the second half of 2026. Learn what they reveal about the…

Ellen Alphonso | Jul. 2, 2026

Partial Plan Terminations: What Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors Need to Know

Workforce reductions can have important implications for your employee benefit plan. In this edition of Ask an EBP Auditor, Ellen…

Tracy Stevens | Jul. 1, 2026

Lessons from Qnity FiLL Conference: Financial Leadership and Profitability in Salons

I recently had the opportunity to attend Qnity’s FiLL Conference for the first time, and I’ll be honest, I wasn’t…