US EditionWhat Is the ‘Coolest Thing’ Made in Minnesota? You Decide From 64 Entries
The contest features 64 products selected by industry peers and highlights Minnesota's manufacturing sector employing over 320,000 people, with voting open to the public.
- On September 2, 2025, the second annual 'Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota' contest kicked off with an initial round featuring 64 products, as announced by the event’s organizers, including BMO and the state’s leading business association.
- A group of manufacturing experts reviewed all nominations to select the bracket that showcases Minnesota’s innovation and diversity in manufacturing.
- Competing for the title are diverse products such as a candle inspired by the Boundary Waters, a classic potato salad, and advanced water skis, with the public now voting in weekly rounds to select the winner.
- Doug Loon, who leads the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce as president and CEO, stated that the contest highlights the unique ingenuity, imagination, and excellence that distinguish Minnesota.
- One product will be named the 'Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota' at the Manufacturers' Summit on October 7, 2025, marking recognition of the state's robust manufacturing sector employing over 320,000 people.
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What is the ‘coolest thing’ made in Minnesota? You decide from 64 entries. - Austin Daily Herald
By Mars King Pioneer Press (TNS) A Boundary Waters-scented candle, potato salad and high-performance water skis are just a few of the products vying for the title of “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota.” Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter The first head-to-head bracket of the second annual competition, which is hosted […]
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What is the ‘coolest thing’ made in Minnesota? You decide from 64 entries
ST. PAUL — A Boundary Waters-scented candle, potato salad and high-performance water skis are just a few of the products vying for the title of “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota.” The first head-to-head bracket of the second annual competition, which is hosted by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and BMO, was announced Tuesday, Sept. 2, and is now in the hands of the public until a winner is crowned. The first bracket, which is made up of 64 prod…
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