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MN Bankers’ Suits Allege Death Threats and Extortion

David Grzan claims his longtime employer and business partner created a hostile work environment and threatened his family, among many other accusations. In a countersuit, Steven Liefschultz, CEO of Equity Bank, says Grzan filed his lawsuit in order to defame and extort him.

Reports: Ameriprise Reaches $150M-$180M Settlement

Both Reuters and The New York Times reported that Minneapolis-based Ameriprise and its brokerage subsidiary have reached a preliminary agreement to settle claims from investors who lost money when two private placements they bought turned out to be frauds.

Kemps to Be Sold to Dairy Co-op

The dairy manufacturer's parent company has entered into an agreement under which Kansas City, Missouri-based Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., will become its 100 percent equity owner.

DEED Overpaid $3.2M in Fed. Unemployment Benefits

DEED Commissioner Mark Phillips agreed with the findings of Minnesota's Legislative auditor, citing complexity of the federal unemployment benefits program and lack of staff time as major reasons for the unresolved overpayments, and pledged to have the issue taken care of by September 11.