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Dairy Queen Successfully Launches Mini Treats

Consumers have reportedly responded favorably to smaller versions of Dairy Queen Blizzards, which launched last month; the company's chief brand officer says that "consumers are willing to pay a little bit of a premium" for them, which has helped operators protect their margins.

Lunds Reveals Downtown Grocery, Liquor Store Plans

Lunds, which has long considered opening a grocery store in downtown Minneapolis, is now moving forward with plans for a 20,000-square-foot supermarket and a 5,639-square-foot liquor store, pending approval from the city.

Pentair Co-Founder, Former CEO Harpole Dies at 89

Murray J. Harpole started the company in 1966 and became its first CEO; 20 years later, after 15 at the helm and another five on its board, Pentair's revenues totaled $1.2 billion and it employed more than 8,000.
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