Get our free mobile app Now, people in Minnesota love Target. Quite frankly, it's nearly an obsession. As far as I'm aware, most Minnesotans know Target was founded in Minneapolis, but it's actually not the most successful MN-based company. So, without further ado, keep scrolling to see the 10 most successful Minnesota Fortune 500 businesses Ten Most Successful MN Businesses Other Minnesota businesses worth mentioning include Ecolab, Ameriprise Financial, Xcel Energy, Hormel Foods, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and Polaris Industries. After a year of struggle and hardship, I'm intrigued to see how the list has shifted this year. LOOK: Here is the richest town in each state