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September 18, 2014 5:46 PM

Minnesota unemployment rate dips to 4.3 percent

August's jobless rate was the lowest in nearly eight years, moving Minnesota closer to "full employment."

by Annie Baxter

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September 18, 2014 4:15 PM

Faster Internet speeds coming to Bemidji

Bemidji internet users will soon be able to sign up for the fastest download speeds outside the Twin Cities.

by John Enger

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September 18, 2014 3:19 PM

Fargo to feel Microsoft job cuts

Some of the 1,600 or so employees and contract workers in Fargo are losing their jobs, but Microsoft won't say how many.

by Martin Moylan

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September 18, 2014 3:00 PM

Freddie Mac chief economist on millennials and housing

Frank Nothaft, chief economist at Freddie Mac, spoke to MPR News Reporter Annie Baxter about millennials and the housing market.

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September 18, 2014 1:45 PM

Cost-cutting General Mills closing California, Massachusetts plants

The move comes a day after the food company reported disappointing sales and a 25 percent drop in its quarterly net income.

by Martin Moylan

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September 18, 2014 9:02 AM

Adrian Peterson's situation could affect stadium naming rights

It has been tough week for the Minnesota Vikings brand.

by Phil Picardi

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September 18, 2014 6:57 AM

LeafLine medical cannabis facility wins approval in Cottage Grove

The company would initially build a 50,750 square foot facility.

by Peter Cox

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September 17, 2014 5:49 PM

General Mills stock declines on poor earnings news

The food giant has been hit by high advertising costs and the cost-cutting ways of many consumers.

by Martin Moylan

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September 17, 2014 5:34 PM

Developer adjusts downtown deal; Mpls. leaders skeptical

The deal would let Minneapolis kill a proposed deal to build an apartment tower near the Vikings stadium if Ryan moved too slowly.

by Curtis Gilbert and Kia Farhang

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September 17, 2014 4:50 PM

Rolling Jubilee is making student loans disappear

Since November 2012, Rolling Jubilee has purchased and eradicated about $15 million worth of medical debt. Today, the group announced that it has erased $3.9 million in private student loans.

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