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October 12, 2014 4:21 PM

Caution urged to farmers working on big corn crop

Farming is frequently ranked as one of the world's most dangerous professions.

by The Associated Press

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October 12, 2014 4:00 PM

Minnesota power companies feel coal pinch, blame rail delays

After months of complaints by farmers, grain shippers and others about lengthy railroad delays, another major industry is crying foul.

by Mark Steil

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October 12, 2014 4:00 PM

Polaris gets creative as housing, labor tighten in NW Minnesota

The snowmobile and ATV maker has struggled for months to hire for its Roseau plant. That's led to construction — and some unusual living arrangements.

by John Enger

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October 12, 2014 12:04 PM

The holidays bring a new season for credit card breaches

Though cyber thieves have stolen millions of card numbers this year, shoppers are heading into the heavy-spending season with no new credit safeguards in place.

by Charles Lane

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October 12, 2014 12:00 PM

How women work together

We discuss how women can support one another in the workplace and help each other succeed.

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October 11, 2014 1:18 PM

Kmart says its store registers were hacked, exposing credit cards

While some important customer information seems to have been protected, the breach could still allow criminals to make counterfeit versions of the exposed credit cards.

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October 11, 2014 9:17 AM

Rail delays prompt Cliffs Natural Resources to truck taconite

Company officials said the truck deliveries to Superior, Wisconsin, are needed for about two months to ensure that steel mills on the lower Great Lakes have enough pellets to stay open.

by Dan Kraker

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October 10, 2014 9:42 AM

Minnesota charitable giving plunges as wealthy pull back

The state has dropped to 39th in charitable giving as the wealth gap increases.

by Jon Collins

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October 10, 2014 8:11 AM

Nissan recalls 2013 Altimas: hood latch problem

The recall covers cars from the 2013 model year, but the company says it could affect other Nissan models.

by The Associated Press

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October 10, 2014 8:10 AM

Mitsubishi recalls cars, SUVs for stalling problem

The recall covers the Lancer and Lancer Evolution from the 2008 to 2011 model years, and many others.

by The Associated Press

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