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FCC Approves Qwest-CenturyLink Merger

During the FCC approval process, the companies agreed to take measures to significantly expand access to high-speed Internet and work to increase adoption of broadband among low-income consumers.

Local Companies Hit with Immigration Audits

At least 2,000 people in the Twin Cities have reportedly lost their jobs in the last 18 months following immigration audits-a statistic indicative of a national crackdown on illegal immigrants.

3M Drops Injunction Request Against Rival Andover

Andover Healthcare withdrew its compression system products from the market and stopped taking orders for them-prompting 3M to withdraw an injunction request related to a patent lawsuit that it filed in December.

Block E Owner Wins Bout with AMC Over Lease Terms

The theater wanted to renew its lease in Block E under the same terms of its current arrangement, which has allegedly allowed it to operate rent-free-but a judge ruled that the landlord is not obligated to extend the lease.

General Mills in Negotiations for 50% Yoplait Stake

The manufacturing giant appears poised to beat out out eight other bidders and plans to partner with Sodiaal, which owns the remaining 50 percent stake, to expand and grow the yogurt brand in various markets around the world.

Minneapolis Receives Top Credit Ratings

The city said that its high credit ratings allowed it to sell $33.8 million of general obligation bonds to Morgan Stanley & Company and $71.25 million in bonds to Wells Fargo.

U.S. Bank Sued by Insurer Over $47M Loss

Omaha, Nebraska-based Woodmen of the World claims that it lost $47 million because U.S. Bank was negligent in its investments and misinformed its beneficiaries; U.S. Bank denies the allegations.