“MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – February 3, 2012 – TST Media today announced that it has acquired Wisconsin Sports Network (WSN) from TDS Telecom. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, WSN is the online media destination of choice for over 85,000 student athletes participating in high school athletics in the state of Wisconsin every year.”

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“MINNEAPOLIS—January 13 , 2012—7 Medical Systems, LLC, a leader in on‐demand digital imaging, electronic medical records (EMR) and revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions for healthcare, today announced the closing of its acquisition of Manager Consultoria em Informatica LTDA EPP. (“Manager Systems®”), a health informatics company providing practice management, EMR, radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) to hospitals and clinics in Brazil.”

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“STILWELL, Kan., Jan. 9, 2011 – Ascend Learning, a leading provider of technology-based educational solutions for healthcare and other vocational industries, has acquired Advanced Informatics, a software company helping healthcare education programs more efficiently manage the clinical education experience of their students.

The deal is part of Ascend’s overall growth plan, which emphasizes strong, organic growth of its current business units and selective, strategic acquisitions. “

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“MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 5, 2012 - Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) said today that it has completed the acquisition of mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc., the nation’s leading managed service provider (MSP) for small and mid-sized businesses.

mindSHIFT provides managed IT, cloud, data center and professional services to more than 5,400 clients and 25,000 managed desktops in markets throughout the U.S.”

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“ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GovDelivery announced today the acquisition of New Jersey-based GovInteract (GovI), an emerging leader in complete Web solutions, including multi-channel emergency communication, for the public sector.

The GovI team will continue to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of GovDelivery under the leadership of GovI Founder and President, John Carrino. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.”

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“Minneapolis – December 30, 2011 – MakeMusic, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMUS) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Garritan Corporation, the world’s leading provider of virtual software instruments. Under the terms of the agreement, Garritan Corporation is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of MakeMusic.”

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“Minneapolis – December 20, 2011 – MakeMusic, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMUS) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Garritan Corporation, the world’s leading provider of software musical instruments. Under the terms of the agreement, Garritan Corporation will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of MakeMusic. Founder Gary Garritan will be joining MakeMusic as director of instrumental sciences. Closing is subject to customary conditions and is expected to occur within the next few weeks.”

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“MANKATO, Minn. –HickoryTech Corporation (NASDAQ: HTCO) announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IdeaOne Telecom Group, LLC, a metro fiber network provider in Fargo, North Dakota, in an all-cash transaction valued at $28 million with routine adjustments for capital expenditures and working capital.”

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“SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011  SuccessFactors, Inc. (NYSE: SFSF), the global leader in business execution cloud-based software, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Jobs2web, the leading recruiting marketing platform, delivering the first-ever Recruiting Execution Platform.

Jobs2web is renowned in the recruiting industry for its unique ability to “turbocharge” any Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and attract the very best candidates through social networks. By creating superb recruiting experiences for hiring managers as well as candidates, companies can save time and money, foster engaged communities, and enhance their brand reputation.”

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Jobs2Web was founded in 2003 by Doug Berg, led by CEO (and investor) Ken Holec.  The firm had raised ~$7m in private capital and reported $9.9m rev in 2010, their 2nd year on Inc. 500.   It is expected that “most members of the senior management team will remain involved with Jobs2web,” and the 100+ employee count will likely increase.

“American Public Media announced today that it has acquired pioneering community funding website Spot.Us, and will incorporate it into the Public Insight Network (PIN) crowd-sourcing platform.

The combination lays the foundation for a networked approach to sourcing and funding high-quality journalism that will help newsrooms and journalists gather the resources and insights they need to do great reporting.”

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