Mergers and acquisitions involving Minnesota companies

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DateLocationLocationDescription

2/19Behrens Supply Co.Automotive Parts Automotive Parts Headquarters, an aftermarket auto

Red Wing, Minn.Headquartersparts distributor, has acquired Behrens Supply Co.,

St. Cloudan auto and industrial supply company.

2/19Venture BankChoice Financial HoldingsChoice Financial Holdings has acquired Venture Bank

Golden ValleyFargo, N.D.in a deal to expand its market.

Telcordia outdoor poweredBrooklyn Parkpowered cabinet products from Calix Inc.

cabinet products

Plymouth

2/22Kluis Cos. LLCWedbushWedbush Securities will acquire the assets of Kluis

WayzataSecurities Inc.Cos. LLC, including Kluis Publishing, Lafayette

2/23Scott-RiceNew UlmNew Ulm Telecom will acquire Scott-Rice Telecom Co.

Telephone Co.Telecom Inc.,from Allstream Business U.S. LLC, an affiliate of Zayo

Prior LakeNew Ulm, Minn.Group Holdings, for about $42 million.

2/23Blue Buffalo Pet General Mills Inc. General Mills will acquire Blue Buffalo Pet Products

Products Inc.Golden ValleyInc. for $8 billion to give the company entry into the