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January 9, 2015 1:15 PM

House OKs Keystone XL pipeline despite Obama veto threat

The vote came hours after Nebraska's Supreme Court cleared the way for the controversial pipeline. The GOP-controlled Senate is also considering legislation to approve the pipeline.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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January 9, 2015 12:57 PM

Minneapolis Fed chief: Oil price drop good for economy, consumers

Narayana Kocherlakota talked oil, employment and interest rates during a wide-ranging public forum Thursday night.

by Matt Sepic

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January 9, 2015 7:41 AM

Unemployment dips to 5.6% as economy adds 252K jobs

The U.S. economy added 252,000 jobs in December, capping a 12-month stretch of job growth unmatched since 1999, according to the Labor Department.

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January 8, 2015 4:53 PM

General Mills closing Indiana, Canada plants in cost-cutting move

The closures at the refrigerated baked goods plants reflect tough competition in the packaged foods industry; 500 jobs will be cut.

by Martin Moylan

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January 8, 2015 11:30 AM

Sunrise Banks CEO on filing to be a public benefit corporation

Public benefit corporations will have to produce some kind of positive benefit for society or the environment - not just shareholders - and report that impact to the Secretary of State's office.

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January 8, 2015 9:15 AM

American retirement: Why 75 may be the new 60

More Americans are working past 75. Are they staying in the workforce for the love or the money?

by Chris Farrell

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January 6, 2015 5:57 PM

Proposed pipeline draws jeers, cheers in Duluth

Opponents of the Sandpiper line said it would exacerbate climate change and threaten lakes and rivers. Supporters say it would create jobs and be safer than shipping oil by train.

by Dan Kraker

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January 6, 2015 5:37 PM

FAA grants permits for agriculture, real estate drones

The government is issuing the first permits to agriculture and real estate companies to use drones to monitor crops and photograph properties for sale.

by The Associated Press

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January 6, 2015 12:15 PM

World Wrestling Entertainment exec to manage new Vikings stadium

Patrick Talty will be the stadium's general manager when it opens in 2016. He was the WWE's senior vice president for live events.

by Tim Nelson

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January 6, 2015 10:13 AM

Medtronic, Covidien shareholders back merger

Twin Cities-based Medtronic says the deal will let it boost investments in the U.S. The company promises to add 1,000 jobs to the 8,000 already in Minnesota.

by Martin Moylan and Bill Catlin

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