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WHAT KILLED THE CONDO MARKET? ; INSIDE AMAZON SHAKOPEE ; LIQUOR LYLE’S: AN ORAL HISTORY JULY 2015 TCBMag.com HONORING FIVE LIFETIMES OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MINNESOTA BUSINESS Bright ideas, bright people, better world. We’re excited to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2015 Minnesota Business Hall of Fame Honorees. These executives embody the creative and trailblazing spirit that makes Minnesota — and the world — a better place. We’re inspired every day by their commitment, fresh thinking and drive to improve the way we work and live. We thank you for your contributions to our community. Bravo! Visit ey.com ©2015 Ernst & Young LLP. All Rights Reserved. ED None. Reserved. All Rights LLP. & Young ©2015 Ernst CONTENTS JULY 2015 Page 26 Liquor Lyle’s clientele draws from all social strata, from media stars and insurance salesmen to tattooed musicians. FEATURES DEPARTMENTS 22 Northern Exposure 8 Starters A Tale of Two Rails > Bottle rockets, the key to revenue growth? A project in Duluth is evidence of major changes in the global economy. > Venerable Lee’s Liquor Lounge passes the torch. By Gene Rebeck > Downtown’s condo drought. 26 Tales from the Black Hole 13 Concierge Liquor Lyle’s has been a beloved watering hole for decades—and it’s still raging. On the Town By Chris Clayton > Give your out-of-town clients another vantage point on the Twin Cities with a memorable evening on an outdoor patio. 30 Minnesota, You Will Be Assimilated By Melinda Nelson Amazon comes to Shakopee. By Burl Gilyard 14 Plugged In 34 PeopleNet’s Data Highway Opportunities in networking this month. Leading the trucking industry from cowboys of the road to data-driven drones. By Sam Schaust By Phil Bolsta 15 Beyond These Pages COVER 39 Minnesota Business Hall of Fame TCB’s CFO Forum, plus what’s happening online this month. Celebrating Five Lifetimes of Achievement By Suzy Frisch, Fran Howard, Adam Platt and Gene Rebeck 16 Life Style Kinky Boots kicks up its heels; more amor from Cuba at Sommerfest. TRENDING 55 MANUFACTURING The Minnesota innovation tradition Despite challenges, businesses continue to find solutions. AUG NEXT MONTH By Nancy Crotti A helping hand > Twin Cities Business looks at mighty mentors who have made a difference. 60 BANKING A Tougher Row to Hoe Commodity prices mean challenges for farmers and rural lenders. By Burl Gilyard TWIN CITIES BUSINESS, Vol. 22, No. 11. © 2015 MSP Communications. The opinions of columnists are their own. Unsolicited manuscripts or artwork will not be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Telephone 612-339-7571. Fax 612-339-5806. E-mail: [email protected]. TWIN CITIES BUSINESS (ISSN 1072-673X) is published monthly by MSP Communications, 220 S. Sixth St., Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55402-4507. 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Special Advertising Supplement A Roadmap for Driving Later in Life Clarification/Correction “50 Fabulous Firsts” (June) should have said that Earl Bakken introduced the first battery- operated external pacemaker; his technology helped Medtronic become the first to commercialize an implantable pacemaker. * Availability may be affected by your mobile device’s coverage area. “The New Economics of Renewable Energy” (June) should have stated that Xcel Energy © 2015 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. All rights reserved. (1251195_14953) passes on all solar garden extra costs to its entire energy customer base. JULY 2015 tcbmag.com TWIN CITIES BUSINESS 3 Is your business ... Twin Cities Business Magazine Staff Editor in Chief Publisher Dale Kurschner Shelly Elmore [email protected] [email protected] Executive Editor Adam Platt [email protected] Trending Editor Liz Fedor [email protected] Growing? 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PEOPLE Lehman, Matt ............................................................ 30 Waldron, Patrick ...................................................... 22 Medtronic ...................................................................55