The Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press saw a jump in newspaper circulation based on traditional reporting methods.
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The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005, which represents about 2,200 Metro Transit employees, approved a new contract.
The Hmong American Federal Credit Union in St. Paul was seized by federal regulators due to "operational concerns," and the Ukranian Credit Union in Minneapolis will soon be acquired.
Stratasys expects the acquisition of Solidscape, which had 2010 sales of $13.4 million, to add about 4 cents per share to its 2011 earnings.
The company said that increased sales were driven by the late Easter holiday, which moved pre-Easter sales from March into April this year.
Curtis Carlson Nelson-grandson of Carlson Companies founder Curtis Carlson-listed $41.25 million in liabilities and $4.24 million in assets in his bankruptcy petition, which was filed Monday.
The new brand, called Essential Everyday, will roll out in phases starting this summer; it's expected to save on packaging costs and increase store-brand sales by 1 percent over each of the next three years.
Techne said that the acquisition of chemical supplier Tocris will expand its product portfolio; meanwhile, Techne's third-quarter earnings dropped 4 percent but still topped analysts' expectations.
Block E owner Alatus claims that the development would generate about $125 million in annual gaming tax revenue for the state and create more than 2,400 jobs. But a state law currently prohibits casinos outside of Native American reservations, and the Minneapolis mayor says he opposes more gambling in Minnesota.
A representative for Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, which is buying Cima Labs' parent company Cephalon for $6.8 billion, said it is too early to comment on future plans for the combined organization.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus seeks information about the medical device giant's decision to cancel contracts with at least two group-purchasing organizations, saying that "reports that this move was fueled by an attempt to discourage transparency and increase costs are troubling."
A principal of the Minneapolis-based accounting firm said that the acquisition will expand its industry specialization within the southern state-and that the two firms together will make up one of Florida's largest government audit practices.
The city is funding 15 small businesses through its Great Streets Neighborhood Business District program.
A report by a city task force focuses on how to achieve three levels of sustainability-economic, social, and environmental-for future development of the Ford plant site.
Target wants a preliminary injunction against a Canadian company that owns 15 Target Apparel stores in Canada; meanwhile, the Canadian company alleges trademark infringement and wants exclusive rights to the Target name.
Best Buy and Target ranked further down the list-although the report indicates that both companies' reputations have improved during the past year.