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June 3, 2015 2:03 PM

Avian flu outbreak has U.S. bakers begging for Europe's eggs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will allow pasteurized egg imports from the Netherlands to alleviate dwindling supplies and higher prices from the ongoing outbreak on U.S. poultry farms.

by Peggy Lowe

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June 3, 2015 1:36 PM

Future Work documentary: Could a robot do your job?

Documentary, "FutureWork: How Technology Will Redefine the Culture of Work." What kinds of jobs will be available in the next 50 years? Will they be done by humans, or computers and machines? Former Labor Sec. Robert Reich and Susan Hassler of IEEE Spectrum host this National Science Foundation special.

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June 3, 2015 12:52 PM

A grave digger in the old style: The side hustle

In an age of backhoes and precise holes, he finds peace preparing resting places by hand.

by John Enger

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June 3, 2015 10:44 AM

Report: Minneapolis among world's most bike-friendly cities

Minneapolis' reputation as a bike-friendly town has gone global. The city ranks among the 20 most bike-friendly in the world, according to a new report from Europe.

by Michael Olson

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June 3, 2015 7:17 AM

Coming soon: More ads on Instagram, and a 'buy' feature on Pinterest

So far, Pinterest's announcement has been getting more positive responses than Instagram's.

by Sam Sanders

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June 2, 2015 6:47 PM

Best Buy CEO: Brick-and-mortar still a vital asset

"Our advantage is we can help you online. We can help you in the stores, and we can also come to your home," Hubert Joly said Tuesday at the University of Minnesota. "And with technology, we believe it is a unique competitive advantage."

by Martin Moylan

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June 2, 2015 2:14 PM

Mpls. Federal Reserve head: U.S. economy has untapped potential

The inflation rate is running near zero thanks to cheap fuel, according to Narayana Kocherlakota. The low inflation translates to slow growth in wages and jobs.

by Matt Sepic

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June 1, 2015 5:25 PM

Busy border rail line reopens after bridge fire

Three days after a bridge fire south of International Falls, trains are rolling again over a temporary structure.

by John Enger

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June 1, 2015 1:30 PM

Security guru Bruce Schneier on 'Data and Goliath'

Schneier says we're living in a "golden age of surveillance" and it happened because of computers, smart phones, security cameras and cash registers. He warns that we exude data that paints an intimate picture of who we are. Author of "Data and Goliath: The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World."

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June 1, 2015 11:17 AM

Justices rule for woman denied Abercrombie & Fitch job over headscarf

Samantha Elauf had applied for the sales job in Tulsa, Okla., and was recommended for hire by an interviewer. But Abercrombie has a "Look Policy" that bars the wearing of caps by its salespeople.

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