In this activity you'll examine two Minnesotan companies. After examining, you'll choose one to research in more depth and spotlight the impact the company had/has on Minnesota and it's people.

Activity 3: Spotlight on a Minnesota Company

1. Choose two of the companies from the list below. Use a Double Bubble or Venn Diagram to compare/contrast the 2 companies.

2. After comparing/contrasting, choose one of the companies. This will be the company that you spotlight. You may use Glogster or posterboard to spotlight the company. Keep in mind the time period of the Cold War and the influence of the company during this time.

3. Be sure to include a concluding statement about how the company has/had an impact on Minnesota.

Choose 2 of the following to compare/contrast:

Arctic Cat

Cargill

Control Data Corporation

Farley's and Sathers Candy Company

General Mills

Hormel

Mayo Clinic

Medtronic

Pillsbury Company

Polaris Industries

Schwan Food Company

Soo Line Railroad

Target Corporation

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