Article: Research center a top priority; A group convened after a fall summit on Minnesota's economy will call for the creation of the Northstar Research Coalition, scholarships and tax credits to help spur high-tech growth.(BUSINESS)

Minnesota officials who would like to duplicate the success that Georgia has enjoyed in creating high-tech jobs are considering replicating at least one important institution that has helped that state garner new jobs.

The Northstar Research Coalition would be Minnesota's answer to the Georgia Research Alliance, an Atlanta-based technology business incubator that is credited with helping Georgia become one of the top five states in terms of high-tech job growth.

Creating such a research center is a key element in a report set to be released today by the 21-member working group convened following the Summit on Minnesota's Economy in September. The summit ...

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