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State Sues Debt Collector for “Robo-Signing”

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson on Monday filed a lawsuit against Midland Funding, LLC, for allegedly "robo-signing" affidavits. Midland says that its current practices are legally sound. Midland and its

Carlson to Double Number of TGI Friday’s

Carlson Restaurants on Friday announced plans to double the number of TGI Friday's restaurants across the globe. Carlson Restaurants is a subsidiary of Minnetonka-based travel and hospitality giant Carlson. The

SEC Sues CT Hedge Fund Over Petters Fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued a Connecticut hedge fund and its manager in connection with money they sent to convicted fraud scheme operator Tom Petters and

Target Makes “No Dirty Gold” Pledge

Target Corporation has joined jewelry retailers across the globe in pledging to seek cleaner sources of gold and precious metals. The Minneapolis-based retailer became the 73rd signer of the "Golden

Target Sues Gay Rights Activists in San Diego

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation has sued San Diego-based gay rights organization Canvass for a Cause in an attempt to stop the group from canvassing outside of its California stores. An electronic

U of M Offers Retirement Prep for Area Employees

The University of Minnesota will soon offer a retirement preparation course for Twin Cities employers and their senior employees, according to an announcement made Thursday. The course, called Encore Transitions,