Page Productions, a Plymouth-based company that created and produces the Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, claims that the Food Network breached its contract.

In addition to a long list of new full-service eateries-many of which are backed by local food stars like Andrew Zimmern and Doug Flicker-the airport will add a "virtual newsstand" where travelers can rent an iPad and download content to enjoy during flights.

A Shavlik Technologies spokeswoman said that the company's headquarters office in New Brighton will remain open, and it is expected that "a majority" of employees will be retained.

The opponents say that with enough signatures, they'll be able to put a referendum on the next election ballot that would overturn any state measure to ban a stadium referendum.

Alliant Techsystems' shares fell more than 6 percent on Friday after news broke that the company lost a U.S. Army contract to London-based BAE Systems.

This summer, the company plans to open its first Gander Mountain Academy in Minnesota-which will feature both live and virtual firing ranges, simulations in which students respond to "real-world" scenarios, and a long list of training courses.

Mono recently issued a request for proposals to find a client for which it will develop a campaign-and give winnings from a recent award.

The company, which manufactures and repairs tank trailers, said that a boost in demand from the oil industry has helped it hire more than 600 employees in the past nine months-and it has plans to add another 70 to 80 workers in the next couple of months.

The company said that the additions are in response to organic growth that it experienced in 2010 and has continued to see in 2011.

The "Surly bill," which would create a taproom license that would allow Minnesota breweries to sell pints of their beer on-site, passed in both the Senate and the House this week and is now poised to become state law.

The company, which emerged from bankruptcy two years ago, is exploring "strategic alternatives," including a possible sale.

Renee Marie Brown of Golden Valley is accused of defrauding investors and using their funds to buy a condominium and pay off credit cards.

The offering follows Cargill's plan to exchange a portion of its Mosaic stock for Cargill debt held by third parties.

Founder and CEO Bob Walker, along with other leaders of Bixby Energy Systems, have resigned-a move that settled two civil lawsuits; however, the company reportedly is still subject to investigation from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and a federal criminal probe.

Ray Elliott, who has led the medical device giant since 2009, will serve on a CEO search committee that will select his successor.

The new company will be a 50-50 joint venture between Cargill and Teys Bros Pty., Ltd.-an Australian beef-processing company.