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20 MN Cos. Make Fortune 500 List

A total of 20 Minnesota companies made the 2011 Fortune 500 list of the largest companies in the United States based on revenue. Minnesota companies were led once again by

Curtis Carlson Nelson Files for Bankruptcy

Nearly four months after being sued by Crown Bank over unpaid loans, Curtis Carlson Nelson has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, listing the bank as his largest unsecured creditor.

Techne Buys Tocris for $124M; Q3 Profits Down 4%

Minneapolis-based Techne Corporation on Tuesday announced that it bought United Kingdom-based Tocris Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries for $124 million in cash. Techne and its subsidiaries-R&D Systems, Inc., and R&D

Block E Casino Plans Revealed, Bill Introduced

Block E owner Alatus claims that the development would generate about $125 million in annual gaming tax revenue for the state and create more than 2,400 jobs. But a state law currently prohibits casinos outside of Native American reservations, and the Minneapolis mayor says he opposes more gambling in Minnesota.

Cima Labs Parent Company Bought for $6.8B

The parent company of Brooklyn Park-based pharmaceutical company Cima Labs, Inc., has entered into an agreement to be purchased by Israel-based Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., for $6.8 billion. Cephalon, Inc.-which

LarsonAllen Buys 64-Person Florida CPA Firm

Minnesota's largest accounting firm has bought a 64-person Florida-based CPA firm-thereby expanding its reach in the central part of that state. Minneapolis-based LarsonAllen, LLP, announced its purchase of NCT Group

Xcel Terminates Wind Farm Agreement with EnXco

Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy, Inc., has officially terminated an agreement with EnXco, Inc., to develop a 150-megawatt wind farm in North Dakota, but the company reinforced its commitment to secure a

4 Cos. Pledge $13M Investment in Mpls. Schools

At a time when Minneapolis Public Schools are facing massive state budget cuts, four major local companies have made a multimillion-dollar investment in Minnesota's largest school district. Target Corporation, Cargill,