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TCF Gains Ground in Debit-Card Fee Fight

According to the Star Tribune, the banking industry and some members of Congress are working to weaken, repeal, or delay a new set of restrictions proposed by the Federal Reserve-restrictions that prompted TCF to file a lawsuit late last year.

U of M Partnership Launches New Grant Program

New student-owned ventures that incorporate sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship, community service, or biking advocacy are eligible for funding under the new program-which was launched by the U and Bloomington-based Quality Bicycle Products.

Mpls Firm: Redirect 5% of Ad Spend for Global Good

Media and marketing firm Haberman launched an initiative that implores businesses to put some of their ad dollars to better use-and provides a forum for people to identify ads that benefit society and ads that they would have rather deleted.
Back in the Field

Back in the Field

Field Solutions provides electronics repair for big enterprises—and a big opportunity for a local tech investor.
LA Fitness Versus Life Time Fitness

LA Fitness Versus Life Time Fitness

The California company is making inroads in Life Time’s headquarters market and adding clubs faster. But Life Time CEO Bahram Akradi believes his slow-growth strategy will ultimately win out.
Under the Influence

Under the Influence

Pocket Hercules may be the new model ad agency. It’s small, run by seasoned veterans, and works directly with client decision makers, without layers and endless meetings. It seeks to reach the community around a brand. And it sells its own beer.