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October 23, 2014 12:00 AM

With free holiday shipping, Target jockeys for position

For the first time, Target is offering free shipping this holiday season. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with RSR Research retail analyst Paula Rosenblum about the develeopment

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 22, 2014 6:14 PM

Retailers in free delivery 'arms race' to snare online shoppers

Target's decision to offer free shipping on all online orders through Dec. 20 is the latest salvo from retailers hoping to boost sales.

by Martin Moylan

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October 22, 2014 4:14 PM

3M encourages employees to make solar leap

3M is offering employees significant discounts on solar panels for their homes.

by Steven John

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October 22, 2014 11:07 AM

Portable standing desk business in Superior gets Kickstarter boost

Three friends aim to mass produce a portable standing desk manufactured regionally.

by Jon Collins

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October 22, 2014 10:09 AM

Opus-Greco eyes another St. Paul site for luxury development

The Seven Corners Gateway Site is proposed to replace an existing parking lot located across the street from the Xcel Energy Center and near a center for homeless services.

by Jon Collins

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October 22, 2014 7:30 AM

Firewood a hot commodity as rural Minnesotans ready for winter

After last year's long cold winter spiked propane costs and left firewood piles burned to nothing, rural Minnesotans are stocking up on anything to keep their homes warm.

by John Enger

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October 22, 2014 6:49 AM

Target offers free shipping on all holiday items

The Minneapolis-based chain said its free shipping offer starts Wednesday and will last through Dec. 20.

by The Associated Press

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October 22, 2014 12:00 AM

National Press Club: Labor Secretary Tom Perez

Labor Secretary Tom Perez, speaking at the National Press Club October 20, 2014. He is considered a front-runner for Attorney General.

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October 21, 2014 5:10 PM

Toys R Us pulls 'Breaking Bad' dolls

The toys have a detachable bag of cash and a bag of methamphetamines.

by The Associated Press

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October 21, 2014 3:59 PM

Behind the news: Non-competes and trade secrets

The Minnesota business community has seen two high-profile lawsuits recently related to the alleged theft of trade secrets -- and the number of these suits has nearly tripled since 2000.

by Steven John

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