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.

Together with Ohio workers who were locked out by Cooper Tire in November, some locked-out American Crystal employees are hitting the road as part of a 1,000-mile "Journey for Justice" tour that will last six days and include six states.

After growing its revenue by more than 20 percent to $21.6 million in 2011, the firm is opening an office in Chicago and launching a practice dedicated to supply chain management.

The Australian medical device firm-which set up its U.S. headquarters in Eden Prairie-began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market Thursday morning at about $12 per share.

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.

Minnesota's harsh weather hasn't stopped the progression of organic food in the state, according to Organic Authority.

Long Lake-based Founding Fathers Products-which plans to donate 50 percent of profits every year to support military troops-has introduced a new beer and plans to expand distribution to seven states.

The Edina-based company said the U.S. Army has ordered 1,100 of its miniature robots worth a total of $13.9 million-making the order the largest in the company's history.

TKDA said the acquisition will help it pursue projects in Greater Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.

According to recent regulatory filings, New York-based Birch Run Capital has purchased an 8.3 percent stake in Regis Corporation and has become the Edina company's third-largest investor.

The conventions scheduled for Minneapolis are expected to collectively bring a roughly $225 million economic boost to the city and region.

More than 2,400 products within the new Essential Everyday brand line are now available in select independently owned grocery stores under the Supervalu banner; in June, company-owned grocery stores began transitioning from various private labels to the new brand.

The Maple Grove-based company now plans to raise less than originally expected through its planned initial public offering; in July, it filed for an IPO of stock that would raise up to $100 million.

CHS and South Dakota-based Consumers Supply Distributing Company will together form a new entity that will offer livestock and pet food products.