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Twin Cities Lead Nation in Volunteerism

Twin Citians give more of their time than residents of any other large metro area across the nation, according to a report released Monday by the Corporation for National and

ObjectFX Bought by Private Equity Firm

Minneapolis-based ObjectFX, LLC, a provider of location-based technology and software, on Thursday announced that it has been acquired by TransVoyant, LLC, a group of private equity investors from Alexandria, Virginia.

Wind Rotor Co. Suzlon Fined $490K for Polluting

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has fined Suzlon Rotor Corporation $490,000 for various pollution-related violations, the Star Tribune reported Friday. The Pipestone-based maker of wind-power electricity generation equipment reportedly

Dairy Queen to Open First Guatemala Locations

Minneapolis-based Dairy Queen International, Inc., on Wednesday announced that it has signed an agreement with international franchisee Grupo Buen Rollo to open 15 Dairy Queen stores throughout Guatemala-marking the company's

MN Firm Accused of Scamming 200 Homeowners

The Minnesota Department of Commerce on Thursday said that it has charged an Eden Prairie-based company and its owners with defrauding roughly 200 homeowners of about $362,000. Modify My Loan

MN Game Co. Lands Star Wars Licensing Rights

A Twin Cities company has become a key player in the ever-growing Star Wars franchise. Fantasy Flight Games, a Roseville-based publisher of board, card, and role-playing games, has acquired the

Target Sales Up in July, Beat Wall Street

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation's same-store sales rose 4.1 percent in July-beating Wall Street estimates and on the high end of the company's own expectations. Same-store sales refer to sales at stores