50 leading multinational companies in Minnesota (2026 list)

This list of multinational companies in Minnesota includes major firms from diverse sectors. Retail is well-represented by Target, a leading American retailer, and Best Buy, which focuses on enriching lives through technology. The healthcare sector features Optum, a health services and innovation company, and Medtronic, a healthcare technology firm. Other significant companies include Cargill, a family company in food and ingredients, and 3M, which uses science and technology to improve lives. The companies listed are predominantly large, established enterprises. A notable pattern is the concentration of headquarters in Minneapolis, with several other major players based in nearby cities like Eden Prairie, Richfield, and Saint Paul.

#	Company	Industry	Headquarters	Employees	Founded
1	Target target.com Leading American retailer offering outstanding value, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences through responsible corporate citizenship and consistent community support since nineteen forty-six.	Retail	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	440,000	1962
2	Optum optum.com A leading health services and innovation company revolutionizing health care delivery, operations, and analytics to improve quality and efficiency globally	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Eden Prairie	113,067	n/a
3	Medtronic medtronic.com A healthcare technology company tackling challenging health issues worldwide with innovative solutions that significantly impact and improve lives	Medical Equipment Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	100,323	n/a
4	Best Buy bestbuy.com Enriching lives through technology by providing solutions in retail, online, and in-home services with a community of innovative and supportive employees	Retail	🇺🇸 Richfield	74,888	1966
5	Cargill cargill.com A family company providing food, ingredients, solutions, and products in a sustainable way Partnering with producers and customers for a better future	Food and Beverage Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Wayzata	69,086	n/a
6	3M 3m.com A company using science and technology to improve people's lives, making the impossible possible	Industrial Machinery Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Saint Paul	63,807	1902
7	Ecolab ecolab.com A global leader providing water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions for various industries worldwide through comprehensive services and personalized insights	Chemical Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Saint Paul	48,879	n/a
8	Dairy Queen dairyqueen.com Operating a global chain of quick-service restaurants, offering a variety of sweet treats, ice cream, and crave-worthy food items, supporting franchisees worldwide.	Food and Beverage Services	🇺🇸 Bloomington	35,814	1940
9	Purpose Brands, LLC sebrands.com A global franchise company focused on improving self-esteem through fitness, wellness, and beauty brands, with a strong culture of values	Wellness and Fitness Services	🇺🇸 Woodbury	30,273	2002
10	General Mills generalmills.com The company is dedicated to creating beloved food products while prioritizing positive impact, learning, innovation, and growth through collaboration and leadership	Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	25,309	1928
11	Anytime Fitness anytimefitness.com A fast-growing fitness franchise offering entrepreneurs an affordable business model, recognized globally for its impact on health and work-life balance	Wellness and Fitness Services	🇺🇸 Woodbury	19,031	2001
12	C.H. Robinson chrobinson.com Global leader in supply chain logistics, managing millions of shipments annually with tailored solutions across multiple transportation modes.	Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage	🇺🇸 Eden Prairie	18,926	1905
13	Fastenal fastenal.com Fastenal provides local service, vending programs, and inventory management to help businesses strengthen supply chains, streamline operations, and plan for growth	Wholesale	🇺🇸 Winona	18,561	1967
14	Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC ameriprise.com Extensive investment advice, asset management, and insurance capabilities provided through a nationwide network of financial advisors to serve individual and institutional investors.	Financial Services	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	17,704	1894
15	Great Clips Inc.jobs.greatclips.com A salon brand with over 4,400 franchise-owned locations in the US and Canada, offering employment opportunities for corporate employees, stylists, and salon managers	Consumer Services	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	12,592	1982
16	CWT cwtv.com A global business travel and meetings specialist partnering with companies and governments to provide safe, efficient, and sustainable travel experiences	Travel Arrangements	🇺🇸 Minnetonka	12,208	n/a
17	Polaris Inc.polaris.com Global leader in Powersports, offering a diverse product lineup including off-road vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats, and accessories, with a focus on innovation and outdoor experiences	Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Medina	9,228	1954
18	G&K Services cintas.com Leading provider of branded uniform and facility services programs in the US and Canada with a team of 8,000 employees serving 170,000 customer locations	Retail Apparel and Fashion	🇺🇸 Minnetonka	8,280	1902
19	Donaldson donaldson.com Global provider of filtration technologies and high-quality filters for various industries worldwide, with a strong focus on solving complex contamination control challenges	Industrial Machinery Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Bloomington	8,011	1915
20	Taylor Corporation taylor.com A leader in business communications, providing diverse products and services through printed and digital methods while prioritizing sustainability and employee growth	Printing Services	🇺🇸 North Mankato	7,021	1975
21	Land O'Lakes, Inc.landolakesinc.com A farmer and retailer-owned cooperative committed to creating new market opportunities, championing farming's potential, and creating a better world for all	Food and Beverage Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Arden Hills	6,867	1921
22	Dayforce dayforce.com Global leader in HCM technology helping customers improve HR, payroll, talent, workforce management, and benefits to unlock full workforce potential	Software Development	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	6,773	2009
23	The Toro Company thetorocompany.com Portfolio of global brands providing innovative equipment and solutions for landscaping, construction, irrigation, and outdoor maintenance industries worldwide.	Machinery Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	6,275	n/a
24	Covidien (Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group)medtronic.com A company acquired by Medtronic in 2015, focused on healthcare products Visit Medtronic's LinkedIn page for more information	Medical Equipment Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Fridley	6,168	2007
25	Patterson Companies, Inc.pattersoncompanies.com Strengthening oral and animal health markets in North America and the United Kingdom, guiding customers with bold solutions, providing expertise, products, technologies, and services.	Medical Equipment Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Saint Paul	5,916	1877
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26	St. Jude Medical cardiovascular.abbott Global medical device manufacturer transforming treatment for epidemic diseases with cost-effective technologies, focusing on cardiac, cardiovascular, and neuromodulation products.	Medical Equipment Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Saint Paul	5,896	1976
27	maurices maurices.com A retail company offering Feel Good Fashion for Real Life™ in sizes 0-24, with a focus on wellness, empowerment, and a people-first culture	Retail	🇺🇸 Duluth	5,694	1931
28	H.B. Fuller hbfuller.com Global provider of adhesives, sealants, and specialty chemicals enhancing product quality and convenience across multiple industries worldwide.	Chemical Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Vadnais Heights	5,627	1887
29	Andersen Corporation andersenwindows.com A leading manufacturer of premium windows and doors, dedicated to helping customers express their style and giving back to communities	Wholesale Building Materials	🇺🇸 Bayport	5,361	1903
30	Graco graco.com A global leader in fluid handling systems and components, providing technology for fluid management in industrial and commercial settings through innovative products and distribution channels	Machinery Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	4,942	1926
31	Schwan's Company schwanscompany.com Producer and marketer of diverse ethnic and global foods, including pizzas, desserts, and Asian-style products across North America.	Food and Beverage Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Marshall	4,847	1952
32	Daikin Applied Americas daikinapplied.com Provides advanced HVAC systems focusing on air quality, energy efficiency, IoT integration, and next-generation compressors through global sales and service network.	Industrial Machinery Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	4,833	1924
33	Hormel Foods hormelfoods.com Global branded food company offering a wide range of trusted and iconic food brands across more than 80 countries worldwide.	Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Austin	4,818	1891
34	Caribou Coffee cariboucoffee.com Serves high-quality handcrafted beverages and crave-worthy food globally, focusing on personal connections, community support, and premium ingredients in its coffeehouses.	Food and Beverage Services	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	4,744	1992
35	Ceridian dayforce.com The company formerly known as Ceridian is now Dayforce, committed to improving work life for employees through innovative solutions	Software Development	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	4,186	n/a
36	nVent nvent.com Provides global electrical connection and protection solutions, designing, manufacturing, marketing, installing, and servicing high-performance products and solutions for sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes.	Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing	🇺🇸 St. Louis Park	4,056	2018
37	University of St. Thomas stthomas.edu Private university in Minnesota offering values-based education, career preparation, and degrees in over 100 fields Emphasis on moral leadership and critical thinking	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Saint Paul	4,033	1885
38	Allianz Life allianzlife.com Provider of fixed index annuities, indexed universal life insurance, and investment advisory services focused on retirement and financial risk management.	Insurance	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	4,002	n/a
39	Patterson Dental pattersondental.com Provides dental practices with products, equipment, software, and services, acting as a trusted partner for oral health professionals since 1877.	Medical Equipment Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Saint Paul	3,352	1877
40	SPS Commerce spscommerce.com Cloud technology platform connecting retail partners globally to optimize supply chain operations with expert support and data-driven collaboration.	Software Development	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	3,343	2001
41	Arctic Wolf arcticwolf.com Provides security operations as a concierge service, offering 24x7 monitoring, detection, response, and ongoing risk management to strengthen security posture.	Computer and Network Security	🇺🇸 Eden Prairie	3,297	n/a
42	Snap Fitness snapfitness.com A global fitness brand offering 24/7 access, inclusive and supportive workout experiences, affordable franchise opportunities, and state-of-the-art equipment	Wellness and Fitness Services	🇺🇸 Chanhassen	3,202	2004
43	Securian Financial securian.com Providing innovative insurance and retirement products through partnerships to help individuals, families, and businesses secure their financial futures.	Financial Services	🇺🇸 Saint Paul	3,084	1880
44	TENNANT SA tennantco.com A leader in the cleaning industry, developing innovative and sustainable solutions to address indoor and outdoor cleaning challenges globally	Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Eden Prairie	2,671	1870
45	Jostens jostens.com This company helps individuals celebrate important moments by providing class rings, yearbooks, graduation products, and more with a focus on creating lasting memories	Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	2,983	1897
46	Bio-Techne bio-techne.com A leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality purified proteins, reagent solutions, diagnostic products, and genomic tools for research and clinical use globally	Biotechnology Research	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	2,924	n/a
47	DigiKey digikey.com A full-service partner providing design tools, business solutions, and a vast selection of electronic components to aid engineers from prototype to production	Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Thief River Falls	2,682	1972
48	Starkey Hearing starkey.com Design, develop, manufacture, and distribute advanced digital hearing aids globally through multiple brands with evidence-based technology.	Medical Equipment Manufacturing	🇺🇸 Eden Prairie	2,527	1967
49	Jamf jamf.com Software providing management and security solutions for Apple devices used by businesses, schools, and government organizations worldwide.	Software Development	🇺🇸 Minneapolis	2,522	n/a
50	Thermo King thermoking.com Development and innovation of sustainable transport refrigeration and temperature control solutions aimed at improving customer quality of life.	Truck Transportation	🇺🇸 Bloomington	2,512	n/a

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