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Minnesota Lawyer: 2020 Reader Rankings Final Winners
For the past four years the readers of Finance & Commerce and Minnesota Lawyer have


WCCO: Minnesota Could Be First To Pass ‘Right To Repair’ Bill
Minnesota is closer than ever to becoming the first state to pass a “right to


Star Tribune: Tech Dump expands in St. Paul
Tech Dump, the 2011-founded electronics rebuilder and recycler, opened Wednesday an expanded headquarters and factory on


Tech Dump wins Community Impact Award from Twin Cities Business
It’s time to celebrate! We are honored to be a recipient of the Twin Cities


New Year, New Certification: Why We Are Proud To Be NAID Certified
For many of us, the start of a new year means making resolutions, starting new


Sun Sailor: Help reduce holiday trash
Each year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, the amount of garbage produced in the United


The tech.mn Podcast: An Accidental CEO with Amanda LaGrange of Tech Dump and Tech Discounts
This is a podcast for tech and entrepreneurship in Minnesota. Kevin McArdle, owner of SureSwift


Minnesota Technology Association: Tech Dump wins Tekne Award
The 23rd annual Tekne Awards were presented Wednesday by the Minnesota Technology Association, honoring Minnesota


Apple’s New iPhone Is Far From Green
Though the company is making environmental advances, manufacturing new phones is still destructive.


Minnesota Lawyer: 2020 Reader Rankings Final Winners
For the past four years the readers of Finance & Commerce and Minnesota Lawyer have


U.S. PIRG: The Right to Repair Could Help Address a Critical Shortage in School Computers
In many places across the United States, school has begun, with much of that schooling


Star Tribune: Thrift, secondhand stores back in business — with restrictions because of coronavirus
Minnesotans can finally bring the piles accumulating in garages and storage rooms to thrift stores


OneZero: Used Tech and Gadget Repair Businesses Are Booming Right Now
Last month, a Minnesota company called Tech Discounts received an email from a man in


Minneinno: Local Tech Leaders Advocate for Temporary Right to Repair Legislation
Local leaders from tech companies, nonprofits and environmental organizations recently drafted a letter to government


West Central Tribune: Housebound Workforce Fuels Demand for Used Computers, But Repairs Aren’t so Easy
However they are saying they might not have the provision to match due to producer
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