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February 24, 2015 11:59 AM

More than 300K Minnesotans affected by Anthem data breach

Although Anthem doesn't sell insurance directly to Minnesotans, it does administer some employer-sponsored plans in the state.

by Mark Zdechlik

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February 24, 2015 11:11 AM

MNsure running behind on delivering some tax documents to consumers

MNsure had said it would distribute some 35,000 1095 federal tax forms, detaling insurance tax subsidies, by early February, because customers need the forms to complete their 2014 income taxes.

by Mark Zdechlik

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February 24, 2015 4:00 AM

Archdiocese bankruptcy will include search for assets

To pay claims, forensic accountants will dig into the finances of the archdiocese, hunting for anything of significant value that may not have been already disclosed.

by Martin Moylan

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February 23, 2015 5:18 PM

Magnetation to close plant on the Iron Range

Citing falling ore prices, Grand Rapids-based Magnetation, which mines the waste piles left behind in the mining process, will lay off more than 40 employees. It still employs 300.

by Dan Kraker

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February 23, 2015 5:03 PM

Target offering free shipping on more online orders

The Minneapolis-based retailer says starting this week, it will pick up the postage for online purchases of $25 or more. Until now, the threshold had been $50.

by Matt Sepic

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February 23, 2015 4:33 PM

Comcast, CenturyLink spar over Minneapolis cable service

The law requires cable companies to provide service to an entire city within five years of winning a TV franchise. CenturyLink argues that the requirement has been preempted by the Federal Communications Commission, which found that such laws stifle competition.

by Curtis Gilbert

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February 23, 2015 11:51 AM

Obama wants rules that force brokers to put clients' interests first

The Obama administration says the current system promotes conflicts of interest, leads to high fees and erodes returns on investment.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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February 23, 2015 10:36 AM

Target lowers free shipping minimum to $25

The Minneapolis-based retailer's previous free-shipping minimum was $50.

by The Associated Press

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February 23, 2015 12:00 AM

Conversations on the Creative Economy: Chris Farrell and Doug Baker

MPR's Chris Farell hosts a new series called "Conversations on the Creative Economy." His first guest is the CEO of Ecolab, Doug Baker. How can companies encourage the creativity and innovation that are critical to survival?

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February 22, 2015 12:36 PM

Fuel-hauling trains could derail at 10 a year

The federal government predicts that trains hauling crude oil or ethanol will derail an average of 10 times a year over the next two decades.

by The Associated Press

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