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Minnesota kept sending hundreds of thousands in grants to EV startup that missed key reporting deadline
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ryan Raiche , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway FlexForge had asked lawmakers for $10 million to create jobs at its facility in Brooklyn Park.
A Minnesota startup, FlexForge, received hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants from the state despite missing a key reporting deadline. The company had plans to make parts for electric car charging in the Twin Cities. FlexForge had asked lawmakers for $10 million to create jobs at its facility in Brooklyn Park.
At the time of its funding request, the company described itself as an established business. Further details about the situation are available from 5 INVESTIGATES, which obtained records related to the company's funding and registration status.
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Category: business Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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