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April 23, 2015 3:05 PM

15 years after the dot-com bust, a Nasdaq record

After the 2000 crash, "Nasdaq 5,000" became symbolic among people in the investing world -- "a metaphor for overvaluation, excess, bubbles in the stock market."

by Chris Arnold

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April 23, 2015 2:50 PM

Dayton declares state of emergency over bird flu

Officials say 2.6 million of 15 million turkeys have been lost to avian flu, or 17 percent of birds in production.

by Mark Steil and Lorna Benson

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April 23, 2015 8:29 AM

Avian flu unnerving more turkey producers

Poultry producers in Minnesota and across the U.S. are bracing for the further spread of avian flu.

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April 23, 2015 7:21 AM

Some companies fight pay gap by eliminating salary negotiations

Women are often less assertive when it comes to negotiating salaries and raises. Some firms are trying to neutralize the disparity by refusing to negotiate salaries.

by Yuki Noguchi

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April 22, 2015 12:42 PM

Amazon explores distribution center in Shakopee that could employ 1,000

The online retailer is asking for as much as $6.4 million in tax incentives, according to a draft plan.

by Jon Collins

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April 22, 2015 8:42 AM

Farmer takes advantage of early planting

So far, spring planting is ahead of schedule in most places and much earlier than last year.

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April 22, 2015 4:00 AM

With mine layoffs coming, Iron Rangers prepare for hard times

Iron Rangers are bracing for the impending layoffs of 1,100 mine workers later this spring. The job losses likely will significantly affect a regional economy that relies heavily on mining.

by Dan Kraker

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April 21, 2015 8:55 PM

Work slows on St. Croix bridge after ironworkers walk out

An apparent dispute between main contractor Lunda/Ames Joint Venture and a Hudson-based sub sparked the walkout by 100 workers Friday. MnDOT's project manager calls it "a bump in the road."

by Peter Cox

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April 21, 2015 5:00 PM

Red River contractor pays $1.8M to settle flood project allegations

R.J. Zavoral & Sons construction misled federal officials in order to land a contract on the Heartsville Coulee Diversion project, the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota said.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 21, 2015 3:36 PM

3 voices on the MSP airport wage debate

The state's debate over minimum wages is about to shift to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, with implications for the rest of the Twin Cities.

by Tim Nelson

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