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U of M Science Park Banking on Federal Funds

If funds are appropriated under the America Competes Act, the Minnesota Science Park will be in the running to receive up to $50 million in loan guarantees and $750,000 for planning-which would increase the project's momentum.

FCC Approves Qwest-CenturyLink Merger

During the FCC approval process, the companies agreed to take measures to significantly expand access to high-speed Internet and work to increase adoption of broadband among low-income consumers.

Local Companies Hit with Immigration Audits

At least 2,000 people in the Twin Cities have reportedly lost their jobs in the last 18 months following immigration audits-a statistic indicative of a national crackdown on illegal immigrants.

3M Drops Injunction Request Against Rival Andover

Andover Healthcare withdrew its compression system products from the market and stopped taking orders for them-prompting 3M to withdraw an injunction request related to a patent lawsuit that it filed in December.

Block E Owner Wins Bout with AMC Over Lease Terms

The theater wanted to renew its lease in Block E under the same terms of its current arrangement, which has allegedly allowed it to operate rent-free-but a judge ruled that the landlord is not obligated to extend the lease.