Long before next week's fishing opener, a few Minnesota anglers were avidly casting lines into the water and hauling in hefty catches. But they weren't hooking walleye, bass or northern pike. They ...

MINNEAPOLIS — From everyday electronics to industrial machines, permanent magnets are just about everywhere. Most are made using rare-earth materials. But a University of Minnesota Twin Cities ...

Jonathan Rowntree, CEO of Niron Magnetics, discusses the company’s efforts to develop sustainable, rare-earth-free magnets and shares details about a new plant in Sartell, Minnesota, slated to open in ...