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September 14, 2014 4:39 PM

Ministry shipping socks to the Bakken oil patch

There's plenty of oil, and a booking economy in North Dakota's oil fields -- but evidently a sock shortage as winter approaches.

by The Associated Press

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September 12, 2014 11:50 AM

Pioneer Press owner Digital First Media considers selling papers

Digital First Media properties include scores of newspapers across the country, including the San Jose Mercury News and the Denver Post.

by Martin Moylan

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September 12, 2014 9:00 AM

How to become a successful entrepreneur in Minnesota

Of the nearly 1,300 entries at the 2014 Minnesota Cup, Deepinder Singh was the 10th annual grand prize winner for his energy-saving business plan 75F.

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September 11, 2014 3:23 PM

Rain perks up Minnesota corn harvest outlook

Plentiful rain and mild temperatures boosted the September forecast by 2 bushels an acre, according to newly released USDA data.

by Mark Steil

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September 11, 2014 2:27 PM

Rain perks up Minnesota corn harvest outlook

Plentiful rain and mild temperatures boosted the September forecast by 2 bushels an acre, according to newly released USDA data.

by Mark Steil

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September 11, 2014 12:31 PM

4 Reasons why Home Depot breach might not matter to company

Home Depot joins a growing list of retailers that have had their data stolen. including Target. But the breach may not hurt Home Depot like Target's.

by The Associated Press

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September 11, 2014 8:29 AM

Economists try to model climate change

Economists from across the country will spend the next two days in Minneapolis evaluating the economics of climate change.

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September 11, 2014 6:41 AM

New Target CEO lays out his plan to revive troubled retailer

Target CEO Brian Cornell on Wednesday told employees that the company would restore its fortunes by appealing to interests in clothing, the home, children and wellness.

by Martin Moylan

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September 10, 2014 8:44 AM

Netflix, Foursquare among sites slowing down today in support of net neutrality

You'll find spinning wheels at the top of certain sites, although they won't actually run more slowly.

by Elise Hu

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September 9, 2014 6:19 PM

Vikings challenge developer for chance to build tower near stadium

The withdrawal of Radisson hotels from a development project near the Minnesota Vikings new stadium has led the team to challenge a developer for the right to build apartments there.

by Curtis Gilbert

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