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December 3, 2014 9:57 AM

Judge: Banks' data breach claims against Target can proceed

Target lawyers challenged arguments the company was negligent in the data breach and violated a Minnesota credit card security.

by Jon Collins

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December 3, 2014 9:06 AM

What the intersection of York and Fig tells us about gentrification

All this week, our colleagues at Marketplace are reporting from one intersection in Los Angeles.

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December 3, 2014 6:53 AM

Holiday shoppers are filling their carts, online

In-store purchases on Black Friday fell this year, but online sales have seen a big increase.

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December 3, 2014 6:49 AM

Did UPS discriminate against a pregnant worker by letting her go?

Women's reproductive rights are once again before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday. Only this time, pregnancy discrimination is the issue.

by Nina Totenberg

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December 2, 2014 2:43 PM

For Giving Tuesday: A guide to gifts that give back

Today is Giving Tuesday, the day that asks people to donate to a good cause.

by Maanvi Singh and Linda Poon

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December 2, 2014 2:42 PM

Minneapolis still aiming for spot in pro soccer expansion

League officials will be meeting this weekend to talk about the future of top level U.S. soccer. The Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota United are interested in owning a team.

by Tim Nelson

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December 2, 2014 9:45 AM

What Giving Tuesday says about consumers

Rich Harwood, an expert in community building and public innovation, says Giving Tuesday is a response to the ubiquitous consumption of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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December 2, 2014 9:00 AM

Marijuana manufacturer busy as start date looms

Minnesota Medical Solutions on Monday was named one of the state's two medical marijuana manufacturers.

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December 2, 2014 8:30 AM

Small retailers jump on the subscription box bandwagon

The lure of steadier revenues is attracting small businesses and even some self-employed Etsy crafters to the model pioneered by the Dollar Shave Club, Birchbox and others.

by April Joyner

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December 2, 2014 5:55 AM

No online cookie sales for some Minnesota, Wisconsin Girl Scouts

The Star Tribune reports the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys decided not to participate in the program for several reasons, including the non-competitive shipping costs.

by The Associated Press

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