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June 30, 2015 8:30 AM

Greece hours away from defaulting on IMF loan

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is urging Greeks to vote "no" in Sunday's referendum on proposals from the country's creditors. He says European leaders won't let Greece exit the eurozone.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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June 30, 2015 6:12 AM

Coming soon to your St. Paul library: Data tracking

The St. Paul Public Library plans to join a growing number of libraries nationwide using data analysis software to gain insights on current patrons and find ways to attract new ones. But the initiative makes some privacy advocates nervous.

by Curtis Gilbert

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June 30, 2015 6:00 AM

Loss of Export-Import Bank could affect Minnesota business

Since 2007, the bank has supported more than 200 Minnesota businesses and helped create $3 billion in state exports. Caught in a political dispute, its charter expires today.

by Catharine Richert

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June 30, 2015 5:48 AM

President pitches overtime rule that could raise wages for 5 million

The regulation, which retailers and restaurants likely will fight, would mean that all employees earning up to $50,440 a year would be guaranteed overtime pay, up from the current cap of $23,660.

by Scott Horsley and Yuki Noguchi

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June 29, 2015 5:21 PM

Chamber of Commerce names new president

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce has named Doug Loon as its new president. He takes on a role long held by Dave Olson, who died last year.

by Catharine Richert

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June 29, 2015 3:21 PM

U.S. stocks notch worst day of year as Greek crisis escalates

Investors fled from stocks in Europe and the U.S. and retreated to the safety of government bonds.

by The Associated Press

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June 29, 2015 2:09 PM

NBC to Donald Trump: You're fired

Trump attributed NBC's decision to a clash in view points on immigration, saying his views were strong and NBC's "very weak."

by The Associated Press

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June 29, 2015 11:09 AM

Newsmaker interview: Glen Taylor

MPR News' Tom Weber discussed with Glen Taylor what the future holds for him and Taylor Corp. as he passes the reins to his niece, Deb Taylor.

by Jon Collins

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June 29, 2015 4:00 AM

Across Minnesota, tough times for Big Food

Minnesota's multi-billion-dollar food industry is trying to cope with major shifts in consumer attitudes, along with avian flu and drought in California.

by Mark Steil

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June 29, 2015 12:01 AM

Investment in brewery helps Leinie's trot out more beers

The Chippewa Falls, Wis., brewer introduced another new beer this spring, and has others in the pipeline for 2015 and beyond.

by The Associated Press

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