mergers and acquisitions

February 7, 2010 — 11:27am

mergers and acquisitions Mergers and acquisitions involving Minnesota companies that were announced in the past week.

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2/13One Media Corp.US Internet Corp.US Internet acquires an internet service HonoluluMinneapolisprovider in Hawaii 2/2Personal lines businessTower Group Inc.Minnetonka-based OneBeacon will sell two New York City.insurance companies that contain personal lines businesses in New York and New Jersey 2/3Modern Digital CommunicationUS Internet Corp.US Internet acquires the assets of Modern MinneapolisDigital Communication Inc., a provider of Internet and telephony services 2/3Powersports BusinessPolaris Industries Inc.Polaris acquires a Swiss designer of high- Burgdorf, SwitzerlandMedinaperformance, high-efficiency engines 2/4Best Brands Corp.CSMCSM acuires the premium bakery Best Brands, MinnetonkaAmsterdammaker of frozen baked cakes and muffins

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