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Oslund Chosen for $5M Peavey Plaza Redevelopment

Minneapolis-based Oslund and Associates has been chosen as landscape architect for the redevelopment of Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis. Krista Bergert, spokeswoman for the Minneapolis' community planning and economic development

Apogee Buys Brazilian Glass Manufacturer for $22M

Bloomington-based Apogee Enterprises, Inc., announced Friday that it has acquired Glassec Vidros de Segurana Ltda., a Brazilian architectural glass fabricator, for $22 million. The all-cash transaction also includes the assumption

Debt-Collection Agency Pinnacle Acquired

Pinnacle Financial Group-a Minneapolis-based debt-collection agency-has been acquired by St. Louis-based National Asset Recovery Services, Inc. (NARS). NARS' parent company, Miami-based H.I.G. Capital, announced the purchase on Thursday. H.I.G. said

Report: MN Health Care Quality Runs the Gamut

A new report sheds light on the disparities among Minnesota's health care providers-and it offers consumers a glimpse into the performance of hospitals and clinics throughout the state. The report,

St. Paul Heart Clinic to Close

The St. Paul Heart Clinic announced Thursday that it will dissolve on January 1 and be integrated into the Allina and HealthEast hospital systems-a move that many similar organizations have

Christopher & Banks Sales to Decline, Stock Down

Women's specialty apparel retailer Christopher & Banks Corporation saw its stock plunge Wednesday after the company announced that it anticipates a third-quarter drop in same-store sales. Minneapolis-based Christopher & Banks

Gov’t Halts Hecker’s Wedding Attempt

Former auto mogul Denny Hecker attempted to get married Wednesday, but the government halted his plans, according to Minnesota's U.S. Attorney's Office. At a hearing in late October, Hecker was

MN Jobless Rate Up Despite Job Gains in Oct.

Minnesota employers added 14,100 jobs in October, but the additions weren't enough to offset the unemployment rate-which increased 0.1 percent from September, according to figures released Thursday by the Minnesota

MN Revenue Commissioner to Resign, Start Firm

Minnesota Revenue Commissioner Ward Einess plans to resign and start his own government affairs practice. Governor Tim Pawlenty, who appointed Einess to his post in 2007, announced the planned departure

SurModics Shareholder Seeks Board Positions

SurModics, Inc.'s largest shareholder- Ramius Value and Opportunity Advisors, LLC-on Wednesday submitted a letter to the company's board nominating three directors that it says will assist in addressing the "long-term

Target Expects Q4 Sales to Hit 3-Year High

Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president, and CEO of Target Corporation, said in a statement that the company is "well-positioned for the fourth quarter"-and it expects same-store sales to outperform all other