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June 25, 2015 1:05 PM

Congress signs off on trade bills, handing Obama a huge win

A final House vote marked a stunning victory for the president by clearing his path to completing the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal involving the U.S. and 11 Pacific Rim nations.

by Marilyn Geewax

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June 25, 2015 12:14 PM

Target overhaul continues as senior executive steps down

Target's chief merchandising and supply chain officer is leaving. It's the highest profile cut made by CEO Brian Cornell as he tries to reinvigorate the Minneapolis-based retail giant.

by Martin Moylan

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June 25, 2015 10:58 AM

General Mills cutting up to 725 jobs; 20 in Minnesota

The cuts come as the Twin Cities-based food company works to offset sluggish sales.

by The Associated Press

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June 25, 2015 10:55 AM

How will Scotus ruling on housing discrimination affect MN case?

The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday morning upheld a key enforcement tool used by the Obama administration and civil rights groups to fight housing bias.

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June 25, 2015 10:07 AM

Savers settles with Minnesota over charity claims

The thrift chain agreed to pay a total $1.8 million to several Minnesota charities and make its operations more transparent, including disclosing that it is a for-profit fundraising company.

by Tim Nelson

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June 25, 2015 9:01 AM

Ruth Hayden: Retirement happens in stages

Hayden joined MPR News with Kerri Miller to talk about a different way to think about retirement.

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June 25, 2015 4:00 AM

Amid development boom, Rochester worries about affordable housing

As Rochester plans for the population boom a Mayo Clinic expansion is expected to bring, Olmsted County officials say the region has to create more affordable housing.

by Elizabeth Baier

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June 24, 2015 7:52 PM

Consultant: Southwest light rail project needs better software, communications

Mike Wilson, managing director for the Accenture consulting firm, told the Met Council that the Southwest light rail project needs minor improvements.

by Curtis Gilbert

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June 24, 2015 4:52 PM

Health insurers poised for merger mania

Since Congress passed the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies have gained new customers. They now want to leverage their fortunes to lock in future revenue, experts say.

by Mark Zdechlik

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June 24, 2015 3:22 PM

Will Greece default?

Greece is just days away from defaulting on over one billion dollars of debt. Eurozone leaders are meeting Wednesday to discuss proposals to prevent another economic crisis.

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