Year: 2011

Cash machines could cost Twin Cities businesses if they’re missing a fee notice. A recent flurry of federal lawsuits accuse local restaurants, bars and other ATM owners of charging fees to customers without proper disclosure. At least four lawsuits filed in the past three weeks by Vadnais Heights attorney Tom Lyons Sr. seek class-action status and up to $1,000 each…

Will Bathke is just one of many middle-aged Twin Cities business owners who are trying to figure out how to market to young adults in this new age of social media. It’s not a natural transition for Bathke, 54, or his company, Aero Drapery & Blind, whose typical customers are women between 45 and 74, with a 20-person sales staff…