Matt, who makes maps for a living, sent me the link to TheyRule.net, a site that allows you to search for board directors and companies and play a game somewhat like Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.

At this point, They Rule is pretty outdated, last pumped with fresh data about who makes up corporate boards in 2004. And you have to take some time with it to really understand how it works.

But it still makes the interesting point that a small group of people are decision-makers for a lot of large companies, influencing the fate of thousands upon thousands of workers and shareholders.

Take a look at the map Matt made of some Minnesota companies and their board of directors.

Also, check out John Oslund and Patrick Kennedy’s latest Executive Compensation report to see just how much bacon Minnesota big wigs are bringing home.

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