MINNEAPOLIS-The auto repair firm recently ahs tripled the size of its Madison, WS

OAKLAND-The Minneapolis hotel investor is "active on the buy side," say company officials after buying the 293-room hotel with American Property Management Corp. from Westmont Hospitality Group.

ST. PAUL, MN-Growth in some communities is hampered by a lack of local sewer, wastewater treatment utilities or public policy. That adds up to a tight supply of land, at least in the short term.

MINNEAPOLIS-Xcel wants to avoid paying some $20 million to move its underground facility at Fifth Street in Downtown that is in the way of the $675-million light rail line, so it is appealing a federal judge's order.

BLOOMINGTON, MN-"Cereal Adventures" will feature food products from the big cereal maker and give some of the 43 million visitors a year at the Mall of America a chance to pose for the cover of a souvenir Wheaties cereal box.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN-The food wholesaler and retailer will accelerate growth of its Save-A-Lot chain, adding up 120 new stores this year. It also is upgrading stores throughout its Cub superstore chain in Illinois and Wisconsin.

BLOOMINGTON, MN-The direct marketer will broadcast some of its shows from the store and is the official interactive commerce partner with the 4.2 million-sf mall. QVC @ The Mall tested a 500-sf temporary space first.

ST. PAUL, MN-The plan lowers taxes on apartment buildings an average of 21%, cut business taxes by 10%, farm taxes by 20% and cabin taxes by 12%. Democrats say they felt pressured to take the deal to avoid a government shutdown.