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March 5, 2015 1:54 PM

3M to go green on pulp, paper purchases

The company says the new policy ensures the pulp and paper in its products will come from sustainable sources. ForestEthics, a group that long criticized 3M's paper buying, applauded the move.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 5, 2015 11:20 AM

Why our lack of lunch breaks is bad for business

Research shows that only one in five people take a break and actually leave their desks to eat. Worker creativity can take a big hit without a change of scenery.

by Here & Now

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March 5, 2015 11:06 AM

U.S. money transfers cut off to Somalia

We get an update on the Somali economy and how the latest news affects local residents.

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March 5, 2015 10:57 AM

Carlson CEO stepping down; top leadership retooled

The Twin Cities-based travel and hospitality giant said it will refocus management on its core businesses after Trudy Rautio leaves on May 1.

by Tim Nelson

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March 5, 2015 1:00 AM

Northwest oil terminal plan would mean jobs -- and more oil trains

Oil companies hope to build the nation's largest oil-by-rail terminal on the Columbia River in Washington. Proponents say it will bring economic growth, but others fear it could mean fiery accidents.

by Conrad Wilson

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March 4, 2015 7:22 PM

To cut expenses, Target likely will trim supply costs -- and staff

Target CFO John Mulligan said the company has plans to reduce expenses by $2 billion, one-quarter of which they will try to accomplish on the supplier front.

by Martin Moylan

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March 4, 2015 2:11 PM

Dayton wants to talk to Target CEO about layoffs

Gov. Mark Dayton, whose family founded Target, wants to meet with Target's CEO to discuss coming layoffs and the company's commitment to Minnesota.

by Tom Scheck

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March 4, 2015 1:04 PM

St. Paul to pay $225K after violating veterans hiring law

More than 400 St. Paul employees will get a 1 percent raise because the Department of Veterans Affairs found some of the city's hiring practices violated state law.

by Curtis Gilbert

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March 4, 2015 11:50 AM

Retail analyst discusses latest Target layoffs

Paula Rosenblum, a retail analyst with Retail Systems Research, discusses Target's $2 billion corporate cost reduction effort.

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March 4, 2015 9:45 AM

Are financial advisers putting your interests first?

President Obama is endorsing the Department of Labor's plan which would require financial advisers to make recommendations that are actually in your best interest ahead of their own profit motives.

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