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3M Names COO; Will He Succeed Buckley?

Inge G. Thulin was appointed to the newly created position of executive vice president and chief operating officer-prompting speculation that he's in line to succeed CEO George Buckley, whose contract expires in February; a 3M spokeswoman said Thulin is among a "wide range of candidates" under consideration for the CEO position. />

Local CEOs Join the Vikings Stadium Debate

A group of eight to 10 top executives from local companies reportedly have banded together and hired a lobbyist to help shape the outcome of the stadium debate-although they don't yet appear to be backing a specific proposal or site.

MSP Gets 13 New Eateries from Local Food Celebs.

In addition to a long list of new full-service eateries-many of which are backed by local food stars like Andrew Zimmern and Doug Flicker-the airport will add a "virtual newsstand" where travelers can rent an iPad and download content to enjoy during flights.

Gander Mountain Gun Academy Coming to Lakeville

This summer, the company plans to open its first Gander Mountain Academy in Minnesota-which will feature both live and virtual firing ranges, simulations in which students respond to "real-world" scenarios, and a long list of training courses.

Polar Corp. Hires Hundreds, Keeps Growing

The company, which manufactures and repairs tank trailers, said that a boost in demand from the oil industry has helped it hire more than 600 employees in the past nine months-and it has plans to add another 70 to 80 workers in the next couple of months.

Surly Bill Passes House and Senate

The "Surly bill," which would create a taproom license that would allow Minnesota breweries to sell pints of their beer on-site, passed in both the Senate and the House this week and is now poised to become state law.

Bixby Leaders Resign Amid Legal Battles

Founder and CEO Bob Walker, along with other leaders of Bixby Energy Systems, have resigned-a move that settled two civil lawsuits; however, the company reportedly is still subject to investigation from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and a federal criminal probe.