ST. PAUL — How do you decide which locally made product rises above the rest in a state known for products ranging from medical devices to all-terrain vehicles and even SPAM? You let the people decide.

Votes have been tallied and Polaris’ MRZR was announced Tuesday, Oct. 7, as the winner of the second-annual "Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota" contest, hosted by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and BMO.

“It has been incredible to watch (the MRZR) advance week after week and seeing it named the winner is a proud moment for all of us,” said a spokesperson for Polaris in a statement. “Being recognized as the ‘Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota’ is not just about the MRZR. It is about the people who build it, the mission it serves, and the pride we have in Minnesota manufacturing.”

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