MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS3M Co., Maplewood, has acquired Original Wraps Inc., Golden, Colo., a company specializing in the creative business development, technology and design of personalization platforms for vehicles and vehicle accessories. Terms were not disclosed. This acquisition complements 3M's commercial graphics business and strengthens 3M's personal graphics platform.
NEW BUSINESSAccess to Money Inc., a unit of U.S. Bancorp's Elan Financial Services unit, has formed a partnership with MoneyPass to provide surcharge-free access on its ATMs in Kangaroo Express convenience stores and Dunkin' Donuts nationwide.
DEBT AND EQUITIESAllete Inc., Duluth, declared a quarterly dividend of 44.5 cents per common share, payable June 1 to common stock shareholders of record on May 16.