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February 13, 2015 2:46 PM

North Dakota, Florida firms to build drones for aerial videos, photos

A Florida drone company will start building small unmanned aircraft in North Dakota.

by Dan Gunderson

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February 13, 2015 10:16 AM

Like Yelp for labor rights: This app rates how restaurants treat workers

Want to know if your favorite restaurant pays its servers a living wage? A recently updated app encourages diners to ask before they dig in.

by Poncie Rutsch

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February 12, 2015 11:18 AM

General Mills says Cheerios will soon be gluten-free

Starting in July, five Cheerios products, including the original and Honey Nut versions, will be free of the protein commonly found in wheat.

by Martin Moylan

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February 11, 2015 1:44 PM

Tower replacing Nye's Polonaise Room clears hurdle

Developers are hoping to start construction by February 2016, although that date depends on how long the approval process takes.

by Jon Collins

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February 11, 2015 9:56 AM

Target cutting 550 MN jobs as it shutters Canadian operations

Target Corp. said it will cut about 350 positions in Minnesota immediately as it exits Canada. One analyst says future layoffs may be inevitable if earnings don't meet expectations.

by Martin Moylan and Matt Sepic

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February 10, 2015 7:05 AM

Unions have pushed the $15 minimum wage, but few members will benefit

Most union members won't benefit from a higher minimum wage because they already earn far more than that. With membership declining, some union leaders fear collective bargaining is dead.

by Ben Bergman

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February 10, 2015 6:23 AM

St. Paul-based baking company announces bagel recall

A St. Paul-based baked goods company is warning consumers some of its bagels could have been contaminated with nut products due to a mistake by the ingredient supplier.

by The Associated Press

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February 10, 2015 4:00 AM

Dayton presses railroads to pay more taxes

Gov. Mark Dayton wants railroads to pay significantly higher property taxes, in part, to help offset the cost of rail crossing improvements. One GOP tax leader says it's a non-starter.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 10, 2015 4:00 AM

As corn prices fall, Minnesota farms worry about the future

Minnesota corn farmers are expected to lose money this year. That's causing a lot of concern among farmers as they negotiate spring planting loans with lenders.

by Mark Steil

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February 8, 2015 7:30 PM

Cities argue for bigger share of pot tax revenue

When voters in four states approved recreational marijuana sales, part of the appeal was the promise of a new revenue source to buoy cash-strapped cities and states.

by Conrad Wilson

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