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Spring break? Commerce Department urges consumers to beware of 'opt-out' travel insurance

“The Commerce Department is stopping companies from deceptive “opt-out” travel insurance schemes on behalf of thousands of affected consumers,” said Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman.

February 16, 2013

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Commerce department investigates long distance service fees, surcharges

Monthly or per-minute rates? Minnesota consumers shopping for long-distance providers often base their decision on the advertised monthly or per-minute rate to get the best deal for their budget.

December 11, 2012

Commerce Department settles telephone “traffic pumping” dispute in Minnesota

A little known practice called telephone “traffic pumping,” used by adult chat lines, dating hotlines, and free teleconferencing services have been secretly impacting the bottom line on Minnesota consumers’ phone bills.

November 08, 2012

Commerce department to showcase home energy ideas at State Fair

For the first time ever, the Minnesota Department of Commerce has developed a home-sized energy efficiency exhibit for Minnesota State Fairgoers.

August 26, 2012

State exports post record first quarter

Minnesota exports of agricultural, mining and manufactured products reached a first-quarter record of $4.9 billion, up 2 percent from the same period a year ago, according to figures released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

July 02, 2012

Commerce department requests proposals for homeowner education programs

The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced a first-of-its-kind competitive grant opportunity this week for nonprofit organizations working to advance the dream of successful homeownership for Minnesota families.

February 25, 2012

Commerce department claims Travelocity.com improperly sold insurance; refunds sought

The Minnesota Department of Commerce says that 81,970 Minnesota consumers who purchased travel insurance on Travelocity.com between June 1, 2009 and January 24, 2012 will receive nearly $2.5 million in refunds.

February 16, 2012

New effort targets elder fraud, financial abuse

Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman issued a letter to more than 9,000 licensed CPAs in Minnesota recently, enlisting tax professionals in the fight against elder fraud and financial abuse.

February 12, 2012

Commerce department takes action against loan company for alleged illegal fees, other violations

With reports last week week that more than 14 million American homeowners are in foreclosure or delinquent on their mortgage payments, Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman advised struggling Minnesota homeowners to use caution as they pursue modifications to their home loans.

January 02, 2012

Minnesota Department of Revenue launches new e-Services system

The Minnesota Department of Revenue launched its new e-Services online system this week. This new system is replacing e-File Minnesota and will offer a wider variety of services to 400,000 business taxpayers and tax preparers.

By Staff Report , October 22, 2011

Minnesota Department of Commerce launches redesigned website

The Minnesota Department of Commerce today launched a newly redesigned, user-friendly website. The new site, mn.gov/commerce , is designed to provide easier access to information and deliver better service to Minnesota consumers and businesses.

By Staff Report , October 13, 2011

Some stations, coops in southern Minnesota receive bad gasoline

The Minnesota Department of Commerce received notice Monday afternoon that 108 loads of gasoline with above-regulation concentrations of ethanol were distributed to more than 60 gas stations and coops over a four-hour period on Saturday, October 8.

By Staff Report , October 13, 2011

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Weigh-in on consumer protection at Minnesota State Fair

Five hundred tons, or over 1 million pounds, of Minnesota consumers have weighed-in at the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s State Fair booth since last Thursday. More than 7,000 fairgoers – precisely weighed by the department’s Weights and Measures equipment – have had the opportunity to learn a little more about what the state’s Commerce Department does to protect Minnesota consumers every day.

By Staff Report , September 05, 2011

Debt settlement companies accused of deceptive practices

The Minnesota Department of Commerce is continuing to crack down on unlicensed debt settlement companies using deceptive practices to market their services and charging excessive fees to Minnesota consumers.

By Staff Report , December 18, 2010

Heating assistance available in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security (OES) said the state will soon receive its first installment of federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds for the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP).

By Staff Report , October 31, 2010

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