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Mosaic Co., Environmental Groups Settle FL Mine Lawsuit

The Mosaic Company has reached a settlement agreement with environmental groups that filed a lawsuit over the company's plans to extend its Florida phosphate mine; Mosaic can expand its operations provided that it donates a 4,171-acre stretch of land to be used as a state park and preserves 130 acres of land that it previously planned to mine.

Kieran Folliard, Jameson Settle “Big Ginger” Dispute

Folliard-who previously sold his stake in several local pubs to focus on the whiskey business-told the Star Tribune that his Irish whiskey company continues to own the "Big Ginger" trademark and the pubs will continue to sell the specialty drink.

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Local Liquor Co. Bought by Southern Wine & Spirits

Miami, Florida-based Southern Wine & Spirits has agreed to purchase Bloomington-based Quality Wine and Spirits-a deal that has been described as one of the biggest in Minnesota's liquor wholesaling business in many years.

Pet Device Start-Up Strikes Deal With Chuck & Don’s

Anser Innovation's PetChatz device, through which pet owners can communicate with their furry friends remotely and even dispense treats, will be available exclusively at Chuck and Don's Pet Food Outlet stores for four weeks prior to a nationwide launch this fall.

Tribe Proposes Local Casino to Fund Vikes Stadium

The White Earth Tribe said that a new casino in the Twin Cities-which it proposes to run in partnership with the state-would bring in enough revenue to pay the public's share of a new stadium without imposing new taxes; meanwhile, an announcement about new plans to build a Vikings stadium behind the Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis is anticipated.

Life Time Hits $1B in 2011 Revenue, Grows Profits

The fitness chain's sales grew 11 percent last year, and its net income rose 14.8 percent; meanwhile, membership jumped 10.4 percent to 676,054-partly through the acquisition of nine Lifestyle Family Fitness facilities.
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