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October 12, 2014 12:00 PM

How women work together

We discuss how women can support one another in the workplace and help each other succeed.

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October 11, 2014 1:18 PM

Kmart says its store registers were hacked, exposing credit cards

While some important customer information seems to have been protected, the breach could still allow criminals to make counterfeit versions of the exposed credit cards.

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October 11, 2014 9:17 AM

Rail delays prompt Cliffs Natural Resources to truck taconite

Company officials said the truck deliveries to Superior, Wisconsin, are needed for about two months to ensure that steel mills on the lower Great Lakes have enough pellets to stay open.

by Dan Kraker

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October 10, 2014 9:42 AM

Minnesota charitable giving plunges as wealthy pull back

The state has dropped to 39th in charitable giving as the wealth gap increases.

by Jon Collins

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October 10, 2014 8:11 AM

Nissan recalls 2013 Altimas: hood latch problem

The recall covers cars from the 2013 model year, but the company says it could affect other Nissan models.

by The Associated Press

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October 10, 2014 8:10 AM

Mitsubishi recalls cars, SUVs for stalling problem

The recall covers the Lancer and Lancer Evolution from the 2008 to 2011 model years, and many others.

by The Associated Press

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October 9, 2014 6:44 PM

Road salt prices rise after last year's tough winter

Last year's icy winter depleted salt stockpiles around the country. Public works departments are ordering extra this year, leading to a spike in prices.

by Curtis Gilbert

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October 9, 2014 2:58 PM

Buses and trains wrapped in ads pay off big for Metro Transit

Spending $20,000 to wrap a train may seem pricey, but advertisers can reach thousands of eyes each week.

by Marion Renault

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October 9, 2014 1:34 PM

Minnesota job vacancies jump, but hourly pay falls

While openings hit a 13-year high, lower wage sectors drove the growth; many were for part-time work.

by Annie Baxter

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October 8, 2014 2:10 PM

University on board with Green Line as traffic, safety worries fade

Despite early concerns the light rail would boost crime and accidents around the University of Minnesota, school officials say the school year began pretty well.

by Alex Friedrich

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