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November 28, 2014 11:48 AM

America's Black Friday crosses the pond

If you thought that Black Friday was purely an American phenomenon, you would be wrong. Take the U.K., for example.

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November 28, 2014 9:51 AM

Best Buy takes down website on Black Friday

The website of Minnesota-based Best Buy was unavailable to customers for more than two hours Friday morning.

by Tim Nelson and MPR News Staff

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November 28, 2014 6:23 AM

Lower gas prices mean cheaper holiday road trips

The average price for a gallon or gas in Minnesota is $2.70. That's 40 cents lower than a year ago.

by Martin Moylan

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November 28, 2014 6:08 AM

Growers grateful for higher Christmas tree prices

Six years of decreased demand and low prices put many growers out of business.

by The Associated Press

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November 28, 2014 5:43 AM

Black Friday, top to bottom

Millions of Americans are expected to head out in search of steep discounts today. The National Retail Federation forecasts holiday sales will grow 4.1 percent to $616.9 billion.

by The Associated Press

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November 28, 2014 5:00 AM

Mystery pipe intrigues NW Minnesota

Hundreds of massive steel pipes parked in a field near Itasca State Park have become a conversation topic in northwest Minnesota. What are they doing there?

by John Enger

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November 27, 2014 7:51 AM

Holiday shopping ads geared toward brain reward center

What makes us want to rush to the stores or online to snap up the best bargains? It turns out those ads -- and the holiday season itself -- are tapping into a very primitive part of our brains.

by Sonari Glinton

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November 26, 2014 1:00 PM

North Dakota's state-owned flour mill poised for major expansion

When its $27 million expansion is completed next fall, the Grand Forks mill will be the largest operation in the country and rank 6th among flour milling companies.

by Dan Gunderson

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November 26, 2014 11:06 AM

Demolition of downtown St. Paul building could jump start redevelopment

A recent decision from Ramsey County Commissioners to demolish the West Publishing buildings could jump start plans to redevelop St. Paul along the Mississippi River.

by Jim McDonough

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November 26, 2014 7:25 AM

Pandora's new deal: Different pay, different play

The Internet radio service recently signed a deal with a consortium of independent record labels that's adding another factor to the algorithm: money.

by Laura Sydell

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