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Ameriprise Workers Sue Over 401(k) Funds

Six current and former employees of Ameriprise Financial claim that their 401(k) investments were placed in poorly rated funds that had excessive fees, which resulted in the loss of $20 million; they seek to turn their suit into a class action representing all affected employees from 2005 to present.

Best Buy to Sell Online Music Provider Napster

According to the Star Tribune, industry observers estimate that Napster now has 400,000 subscribers-significantly fewer than the 706,000 that it had when Best Buy acquired it three years ago-and Napster hasn't been able to overtake Apple's iTunes.

Caribou Among Hundreds Facing WiFi Patent Suits

Local IP attorney Brad Pedersen indicated that the case doesn't look promising for the company filing the suits; he says that lawsuits with multiple defendants will be kicked out under a new patent reform act-and the cost of [refiling] the suits one at a time won't be worthwhile for the plaintiff.

Plato Ups Bid for Software Co.; Offer is Rejected

Plato's $471 million bid for Renaissance Learning is the highest offer on the table, but Renaissance's board of directors is recommending that shareholders approve a $455 million buyout offer from global equity firm Permira Funds.

Target Scoops Up More Land on Nicollet Mall

Target Corporation has added to its real estate holdings in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.The Minneapolis-based retailer recently bought three parcels at 10th Street and Nicollet Mall, just across from