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North Dakota's Pakkage brings the sharing economy to shipping

The movement of packages is a lifeline to our economy, and shipping has never been more important. In the U.S., the most prominent avenue to ship packages is antiquated, and…

Michelle Lucas promotes STEM/STEAM through space with nonprofit Higher Orbits

In our distracting world, it can be difficult to get students interested in STEM topics. Higher Orbits founder and president Michelle Lucas believes studying human spaceflight can help change that.…

Hamse Warfa harnesses the power of blockchain to help the world’s poorest participate in the global economy with BanQu

The ability to acquire credit is one of the key elements necessary to participate in a modern economy. Unfortunately, having a traceable credit history is a typical requirement for acquiring…

Josh Ulrich provides the inside scoop on the success of his Fargo candy shop, Scoop N Dough Candy Co.

The recently opened Scoop N Dough Candy Co. in downtown Fargo grew out of founder and owner Josh Ulrich’s desire to do something for his community. “I love Fargo and…

Michelle Pulling on launching The Silver Lining Creamery in Fargo

Experienced ice-cream-and-coffee entrepreneur Michelle Pulling just expanded her successful Rapid City business, The Silver Lining Creamery, into Fargo. The new location has been open for roughly two months. “We specialize…

Bogobrush is creating positive social change two toothbrushes at a time

Fargo-based Bogobrush is striving to alter the toothbrush industry with its sustainable toothbrushes. Bogobrush’s mission and marketing scheme are built into the company name—the toothbrushes are buy one, give one.…

9 Clouds' new software navigates the world of Facebook advertising for the auto industry

Creating successful, targeted Facebook ads is an ever-evolving art, and Sioux Falls-based marketing agency 9 Clouds has built itself a successful niche by helping players in one industry—auto dealers—to navigate…

Peter Schott and Genesis Feed Technologies are streamlining the feed industry

Peter Schott and his collaborators at Genesis Feed Technologies are bringing “the feed” to livestock feed—their product is a web platform that streamlines communications between the many fluid sectors of…

Tom Waddell is helping create tech solutions to healthcare problems with TheraTec

Problem: Progress in physical therapy requires patients to do their exercises diligently outside of their physical therapy appointments, on their own time. It’s homework, and if you’ve been to school…

Zoe Bundy is launching a start-up to get girls into STEM

Zoe Bundy is the founder and CEO of Brainy Ladies, a web publication designed to foster interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) for young women. Brainy Ladies, which…