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Arctic Cat Reports Strong Q2, CEO to Retire

In addition to announcing strong second-quarter results, Arctic Cat said Thursday that CEO Christopher Twomey will retire at the end of the year; Claude Jordan has been named his successor.

Block E Owner, AMC Theatres in Lease Dispute

AMC wants to renew its lease in Block E under the same terms of its current arrangement. The landlord is suing AMC, stating that the vague language in the lease should be considered "unenforceable," and it should not have to agree to an extension.

Former 3M Site to be Sold for $1, Redeveloped

Ironton Asset Fund, which will acquire the Beacon Bluff site from the St. Paul Port ity, has one year to prepare a redevelopment plan, secure tenants, arrange financing, and close on the purchase of the 4.32-acre site on which four buildings sit.

More Illnesses Tied to Raw Milk from MN Farm

Seven cases of people becoming ill after consuming raw dairy products have recently been discovered-and evidence indicates that the milk was produced at the same farm implicated earlier this year in an E. Coli outbreak.

Target Admits to Coupon Glitch

The company said Friday that it is working on solving the computer glitch that is shortchanging customers for coupons; in the meantime, it is encouraging guests and cashiers to check receipts.

General Mills Asked to Nix Chocolate Cheerios Promo

An advertising review board recommended that General Mills discontinue five-second Chocolate Cheerios broadcast "tags" and slightly modify the product Web page-but it determined that a heart graphic contained in the cereal's packaging and Internet advertising did not convey a false message.