Minneapolis-based The Dolan Company bought DataStream Content Solutions for an undisclosed sum, and the company will join Dolan's business information division.

Cummins Power Generation will relocate its headquarters in 2011 from its current facility in Fridley to an 189,000-square-foot building in Shoreview.

A new survey from the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business asked a pool of leaders from the commercial real estate market what they expect in the near future-and the respondees foresee gradual improvement.

In a letter sent to FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, eight state legislators voiced concern about the impact that a new set of agency recommendations would have on patient access to devices and Minnesota's economy.

Sherwin Brown, who is currently appealing a ruling in federal court that required he and his company to pay civil penalties, has been banned from working in the securities industry by an SEC judge.

The two local retailers were among the most heavily trafficked Web-wise on Black Friday, which yielded positive results for retailers across the country.

The Minneapolis-based company submitted its certificate of need-which is required by state law-for the contentious project on Monday.

A company representative said that given the close relationship between the bank and Ameriprise Financial's advisors, through whom all banking services are offered, it made sense for the bank and its parent company to operate within the same city.

The newly retired anchor will be fundraising for a new mental health facility for children.

Bradley Meier, who has served as president and CEO of First Commercial Bank since 2003, left the bank earlier this month.

Pat Kiley, who is accused by federal regulators of playing a role in a Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Trevor Cook, has formally requested that the suit be dropped.

The Minnetonka-based company expects 2011 earnings to total $3.50 to $3.70 per share, down from its 2010 prediction of $3.85 to $3.95 per share.

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved a certificate of need and a site permit for the proposed project, which spans about 15,000 acres in central Minnesota.

McElroy, who has been commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development since 2007, will assume his position at the organization on January 1.

Steve Sviggum will succeed Tom Hanson, who announced earlier this month that he will leave the governor's administration to join a local law firm.