Minnesota has relatively high average wages and low unemployment, according to MoneyRates.com.

The Edina-based company has completed a reverse-merger with Florida-based Vertical Health Solutions, Inc., which will reincorporate in Minnesota and ultimately make OnPoint a Minnesota-based public company.

Between October and March, the list of Minnesota companies that have lost their permits to collect sales tax reportedly grew by 38 percent.

Texas Governor Rick Perry's office announced that 3M will receive a $194,000 grant to expand a facility in Texas-a move expected to result in about 55 new jobs.

The retailer expects to save between $70 million and $80 million per year by reducing the size of its "big box" stores by 10 percent.

The Chinese company that Polaris sued late last year over patent infringement regarding its Ranger RZR side-by-side off-road vehicle has asked a federal judge to dismiss the case.

The acquisition will lead to new products and technology, geographic expansion, and an immediate cash flow, according to Graco.

The developer of a proposed retail development asked for an exception to a rule that requires "alternative financial establishments" to be located at least 1,320 feet apart. The city's planning commission on Friday approved the request, allowing the project to move forward.

The Wayzata-based bank holding company has appealed a lower-court's decision to reject its request to block enforcement of forthcoming rules that will limit debit-card swipe fees.

Michael Joseph Krzyzaniak, who was convicted of a federal investment fraud felony in 1993, allegedly told investors that their money would be used to fund specific projects-but instead, it funded his expenses and lavish lifestyle.

In separate announcements, Rotation Medical-which is developing products for the repair of soft tissue in the shoulder-raised $10 million, while orthopedic start-up Dgimed Ortho has raised $2 million.

The Met Council announced that an additional $3.3 million will be made available to St. Paul businesses hindered by the Central Corridor light-rail construction; that's in addition to the $7.8 million that was initially available.

Compellent said that it had planned to expand its work force prior to being acquired by Dell, but resources made available through the transaction will allow it to grow immediately.

The records, which contain health and billing information for patients admitted to Fairview Southdale Hospital, were last seen on February 19, right before a scheduled move to a new location.

The company is being sued in four states-California, Ohio, Florida, and New Jersey-over the marketing and advertising of its Yoplait Yo-Plus Yogurt, which claims to have digestive health benefits.