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Innovation + Job News Invention Expo moves to Twin Cities Wednesday, May 07, 2014 Brian Martucci     The Minnesota Inventors Congress’ Invention Expo just wrapped up its first session in the Minneapolis Convention Center, after nearly 60 years of meeting in the small town of Redwood Falls. On May 2 and 3, hundreds of exhibiting inventors, investors and business leaders crowded into the center’s main hall to peruse the latest ideas and designs from the country’s brightest tinkerers, hardware whizzes and gearheads.  Click here to read the entire...

By Joshua Dixon Staff Writer Posted Apr. 29, 2013 @ 12:01 am   So how did the 56th annual Minnesota Inventors Congress Invention and Idea Show go? "You mean, except for Friday?" laughed Deb Hess, Director of Inventor Services. Yes, there was that awkward blizzard that hit the state just as many of the inventors were heading to the Redwood Area Community Center. "Thursday night we couldn't help but be concerned, but we had to keep moving forward," said Hess. "On Friday, it was obvious the weather was affecting our attendance. On Friday...

REDWOOD FALLS — The Minnesota Inventors Congress is ceasing to operate after a 58-year run. “It’s hard,’’ said Deb Hess, its executive director for the past 31 years, when reached as she worked to complete the closing. The board of directors decided to cease operations after learning recently that the Minnesota Department of Economic Development was awarding it a $42,000 grant for operations for the coming year, as compared to an $85,000 grant the previous year. Hess said she and board members did not believe the...