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September 22, 2014 6:39 PM

U.S. cracks down on companies moving overseas

The U.S. Treasury Department is taking steps aimed at thwarting so-called tax inversion deals, such as the merger between Medtronic and Ireland-based Covidien.

by Martin Moylan

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September 22, 2014 4:21 PM

Tax-free Amazon sales ending next week in Minnesota

Amazon will soon start adding state sales tax to Minnesotans' online purchases. The retail giant may expand its business here, too.

by Martin Moylan

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September 22, 2014 8:06 AM

Fixing guns to make ends meet: The side hustle

Gunsmith Ed Bergum credits a sliver of metal with inspiring a lifelong entrepreneurial venture.

by John Enger

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September 22, 2014 6:06 AM

Blue Line trains are running again in Bloomington

There were no injuries in what was only the second derailment since the Blue Line opened in 2004.

by Tim Nelson

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September 22, 2014 12:00 AM

The economy: Are America's best days behind us?

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, former director of the Congressional Budget Office, tells former Minnesota Congressman Vin Weber that America's best days are NOT behind us, and he has five ideas to ensure prosperity for all:

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September 21, 2014 12:00 PM

Why engineering fields still struggle to retain female employees

Despite higher enrollment numbers in STEM courses, 40 percent of women who graduate with an engineering degree never enter the field or leave their jobs.