Medtronic launches new diabetes device: Medtronicannounced today the launch of iPro 2 Professional glucose-monitoring system in 49 countries around the world. The iPro 2 is a continuous glucose monitoring system used by physicians to help improve diabetes management. The fourth-generation device has received European regulatory approval. Read full story

Supervalu tied to secret Walmart opposition: Supervalu is among several large grocery retailers that have funded secretive oppositions to new Walmart stores, the Wall Street Journal reported today. The Eden Prairie-based grocery was one client of Saint Consulting Group, which uses political and legal means — often clandestinely — to block Bentonville, Ark.-based company’s developments. Read full story

3M wins Arkansas driver’s license contract: 3M Co. has been awarded a seven-year contract to administer drivers' licenses for the state of Arkansas, the company announced today. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Maplewood-based 3M's Security Systems Division will include enrollment software, features that vets applicants against government databases a variety of data-capture tools and biographic tools for the applicant’s signature, address and name. Read full story

SBA names new Minnesota director: The U.S. Small Busienss Administration announced today the promotion of Nancy Libersky to director of its Minnesota district office. Libersky will serve as the senior representative in Minnesota for the SBA. Read full story