Internet security expert downplays latest hacking incident Bruce Schneier, author of the online Crypto-Gram newsletter, said there's little risk that the alleged theft of millions of email addresses will result in widespread fraud.April 5, 2011
Lawson Software reports $21M in net income amid sales rumors St. Paul-based Lawson Software reports it had net income of $21 million for the three months that ended February 28; nearly 12 times the company's bottom line from the same period a year a year ago.March 31, 2011
Marketplace Tech Report: New implants make vision possible A new type of device placed in the eye is bringing vision to people who were not otherwise able to see. It's far from simple and doesn't offer 20/20 eyesight, but it's making a huge difference in people's lives.March 29, 2011
Marketplace Tech Report: Is everything too Googlized? Google is an incredibly powerful company. Not just in terms of how much it knows, but in terms of how much we rely on it to present that knowledge.March 28, 2011
Grand Marais wants broadband to open doors but not wreck the allure of remoteness At least by some measures, Cook County in far northeastern Minnesota, has the worst Internet service in the state. Thanks to federal stimulus dollars, this is poised to change. But residents hope high-speed won't change everything about this remote, beautiful county.March 24, 2011
Clay Coyote Pottery finds success online Tom Wirt and Betsy Price live in rural Minnesota, but easy access to broadband internet has allowed them to build a thriving business that has customers all over the country and the world.March 24, 2011
A primer on broadband What is broadband? Put simply, the term "broadband" refers to a high-speed connection to the Internet. But the answer to the question doesn't stay simple.March 24, 2011
Who should build the next generation of high-speed networks? Across rural Minnesota, cities, counties, cooperatives and companies are planning or building broadband internet networks. The goal is to provide even those who live in the remotest parts of the state with high-speed internet in order to foster job growth, better health care and increased educational opportunities. The most optimistic observers think telecommuting and other internet-based endeavors could help stabilize the populations of rural areas.March 24, 2011
How to make a good idea great Guy Kawasaki is a man of the moment and a man of the future. He helped Apple achieve dominance, became a successful entrepreneur, and now is a Twitter sensation. His 10th book explains how to influence people while maintaining high ethical standards.Midmorning, March 21, 2011
What AT&T's plan to buy T-Mobile could mean for customers AT&T Inc. has agreed to buy T-Mobile USA for $39
billion, but the deal isn't set to close until a year from now, and it will likely face tough regulatory scrutiny.March 21, 2011
AT&T to buy T-Mobile USA for $39 billion AT&T Inc. said Sunday it will buy T-Mobile USA
from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39
billion that would make it the largest cellphone company in the
U.S.March 21, 2011
Dayton wants to meet with Hutchinson Tech over layoffs Gov. Mark Dayton says he wants to meet with Hutchinson Technology officials to discuss the company's plans to cut hundreds of jobs in the coming months.March 9, 2011
Hutchinson braces for economic jolt after layoff news Hutchinson Technology says its headquarters will stay in Hutchinson, along with around 500 jobs held by executives and those doing research and development.March 9, 2011