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March 29, 2015 12:30 PM

Will Cheez Whiz expire after Kraft-Heinz merger?

If you turn your nose up at any kind of processed cheese -- whizzed or otherwise -- there's no denying that the dull-orange cheese sauce-in-a-jar spread its way into American popular culture.

by Elizabeth Blair

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March 28, 2015 12:35 PM

Best Buy cuts 1,500 jobs in Canada

The company is eliminating 1,500 jobs and closing stores in Canada in an effort to streamline branding.

by John Enger

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March 28, 2015 10:59 AM

Low corn and soybean prices leave farmers struggling

The state-sponsored program that offers mediation between farmers and lenders has seen its caseload double this year.

by Mark Steil

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March 27, 2015 5:00 PM

Costs of major Minnesota Capitol renovation creeping up

The renovation of the century-old building is threatening to run $30 million over budget, state officials advised lawmakers Friday.

by Tom Scheck

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March 26, 2015 4:34 PM

Businesses, organizers at odds over plan to remake union voting rules

Supporters say the federal rule changes will keep employers from filing "frivolous claims" against a union movement. Critics say the proposals will lead to "ambush elections."

by Matt Sepic

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March 26, 2015 3:50 PM

Payday loans -- and endless cycles of debt -- targeted by federal watchdog

For millions of cash-strapped consumers, short-term loans offer the means to cover purchases or pressing needs. But they also pack triple-digit interest rates.

by Scott Horsley

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March 26, 2015 11:28 AM

How to: Find a job mid-career

What do you do when you have to make a job change but you've been out of the job search market for a long time?

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March 26, 2015 11:00 AM

Photos: Star Tribune staff says goodbye to old building

The newspaper's landmark Minneapolis headquarters is being torn down so the land can be used for a park.

by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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March 25, 2015 7:46 AM

Heinz, Kraft announce merger

The deal would create the world's fifth-biggest food and beverage company.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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March 24, 2015 5:25 PM

CenturyLink wants to challenge Comcast's hold on Twin Cities

CenturyLink contends it should not have to build out its networks in each city, as required by state law. Some worry that would allow the company to favor wealthy areas.

by Curtis Gilbert

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