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Did You Know? A Tornado Gave Best Buy Its Name

June 14th marks the 30th anniversary of a tornado that tore through Sound of Music's flagship Roseville store. The company responded with a "tornado sale"-promoted as a "best buy"-and its success prompted a name change to Best Buy in 1983.

Hecker’s Bad Business Deal Set for $4.1M Settlement

Eden Prairie-based Gelco has agreed to pay the money in connection with a business deal that dates back to 2005; $2.1 million would go to Hecker's bankruptcy trustee on behalf of Hecker's creditors, $1.5 million would go to U.S. Bank, and $500,000 would go to Chrysler.

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.