Matchless Innovation
So many remarkable innovations have come from Minnesota that we’re tempted to call them Minn-ovations.
From food products to medical breakthroughs to technological wonders to gizmos and toys, Minnesota companies have given the world many life-saving, life-improving, and life-changing “firsts.”
The cardiac pacemaker. The mechanical heart valve. The supercomputer. Aviation’s flight data recorder (or black box). The snowmobile. Waterskiing. Rollerblades. Crisp-crust frozen pizza. The shopping mall.
These are just a few examples of the inventive and creative genius of Minnesotans. It’s a tradition that continues today at an unbridled pace because Minnesota fosters an environment of entrepreneurship. Our businesses and educational institutions are nationally ranked in research and development. And Minnesota is a leading producer of high-tech goods and services in medical, computer and telecommunications industries.