‘Man in Black’ Pleads Not Guilty to Robbery of Albertville Bank, Dozen Others
Federal charges against a serial bank robber were unsealed Thursday afternoon against a Minneapolis man suspected of being the “Man in Black,” who hit more than a dozen Twin Cities banks.A Federal prosecutors charged Mark Edward Wetsch, 49, with 13 counts of armed bank robbery in connection with incidents dating back to March 9. The charges include … (more)
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‘Man in Black’ Pleads Not Guilty to Robbery of Albertville Bank, Dozen Others
Extras total $11 million in Central Corridor light-rail contract
In April, U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum signed a placard for the federal portion of the bill for the Central Corridor line.
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Extras total $11 million in Central Corridor light-rail contract
Interchange construction must protect Ford Center
The Federal Transit Administration and Hennepin County will have to sign an agreement with the state’s historic preservation office to take steps to prevent vibration damage to the Ford Center.
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Interchange construction must protect Ford Center
U.S. Bank Acquires Banking Operations of BankEast Corporation of Tennessee Through an FDIC-Facilitated Transaction
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) announced today that, effective immediately, its lead bank, U.S. Bank National Association, has acquired the banking operations of BankEast, a subsidiary of BankEast Corporation, from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). BankEast is based in Knoxville, TN. U.S. Bank will receive approximately $272 million of assets and assume $268 million of insured and uninsured deposits of BankEast. “This acquisition extends U.S. Bank’s bankin
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U.S. Bank Acquires Banking Operations of BankEast Corporation of Tennessee Through an FDIC-Facilitated Transaction
About 100 in Minn. protest campaign finance ruling
MINNEAPOLIS – About 100 people are demonstrating outside the federal courthouse in Minneapolis against a landmark Supreme Court ruling that opened the door for corporations and labor unions to pour more money into politics.
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Minn. campaign finance protest draws about 100
MINNEAPOLIS – About 100 people demonstrated outside the federal courthouse in Minneapolis on Friday, rallying against the landmark Supreme Court ruling that opened the door for corporations and labor unions to pour more money into politics.
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Minneapolis temp agency owner admits cheating feds out of $425,000
The operator of a Minneapolis temporary-employment agency under suspicion for hiring illegal immigrants has admitted to cheating the federal government out of more than $425,000 in payroll deductions.
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Minneapolis temp agency owner admits cheating feds out of $425,000
Eden Prairie insurance fraudster fakes death, turns up in Canada
When Travis Scott of Eden Prairie pleaded guilty to making false insurance claims last summer, he appeared ready for the federal prison sentence that was certain to follow.
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Eden Prairie insurance fraudster fakes death, turns up in Canada
Incremental – but solid – economic growth expected in 2012
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis projects solid economic performance for Minnesota in 2012.
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Incremental – but solid – economic growth expected in 2012
U.S. Bank Offers Options to Help Pay for Second Semester Education Expenses
MINNEAPOLIS & CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With the start of the New Year, college students and parents are preparing for a new semester and all of the associated costs. U.S. Bank can help students who have exhausted their federal loans, scholarships, grants and savings and still need to cover tuition and other educational expenses. The following features and benefits are available to students and parents who choose U.S. Bank as their private student loan lender: Fixed and Variable Rate Options1
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U.S. Bank Offers Options to Help Pay for Second Semester Education Expenses
