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December 24, 2014 4:00 AM

Railroads boost capacity to head off another shipping backlog

Some experts say rail delays could return in early 2015 if farmers ship much of last year's bumper crop stored because grain prices were low.

by Dan Gunderson

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December 24, 2014 4:00 AM

No time like the present to switch cell phones or plans

Increased competition in the wireless industry has sparked a price war with cell phone companies offering consumers great deals to switch carriers. Many phones are cheaper too.

by Martin Moylan

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December 23, 2014 3:43 PM

Postal Service deliveries hit a record

Online shopping gets the credit for a big increase in holiday shipping.

by Matt Sepic

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December 23, 2014 2:25 PM

Fargo company's app could help drones fly safely

Botlink is working on an app that uses the GPS location of drones, and the electronic signatures of commercial aircraft to prevent collisions.

by Dan Gunderson

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December 23, 2014 11:43 AM

Keurig recalls 7M coffee machines following burn reports

The company says the recall of its Mini Plus Brewing System is voluntary. Customers can request a free repair kit.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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December 23, 2014 7:55 AM

U.S. economy up sharply; Dow surpasses 18,000

It's the fastest the U.S. economy has grown in one quarter in more than a decade.

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December 23, 2014 4:00 AM

Even offering free land, SE Minn. town stays small

Claremont is offering land for free to people who will build homes on it. So far, there have been no takers.

by Elizabeth Baier

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December 22, 2014 5:27 PM

Lower prices will give propane users an easier winter

Propane prices have dropped but the root of the issue still has to be addressed: finding a replacement for the pipeline that connects the Midwest to propane suppliers in western Canada.

by Matt Sepic

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December 22, 2014 11:30 AM

Vikings raking in the cash from stadium fees

The Minnesota Vikings have sold more than 30,000 seat licenses to fans for more than $80 million. The team aims to sell $100 million in seat licenses for construction costs.

by Tim Nelson

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December 22, 2014 12:00 AM

Medical device tax opponents envision victory in spring

The medical device industry has spent more than $150 million to convince Congress to kill a tax on its devices, arguing it costs tens of thousands of jobs.

by Brett Neely

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