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September 9, 2014 6:23 AM

Home Depot confirms big data breach in US, Canada stores

The breach could affect millions of shoppers who used credit and debit cards at its more than 2,000 U.S. and Canadian stores.

by The Associated Press

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September 9, 2014 6:00 AM

Minnesota companies shore up propane supply, storage after shortages last winter

Minnesota's propane suppliers have installed additional storage tanks to increase their supply. They're hoping to avert a propane shortage like the one that occurred last year.

by Mark Steil

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September 8, 2014 3:32 PM

Southwest light rail foes file lawsuit

The nonprofit Land and Parks Alliance of Minneapolis argues an appropriate environmental review hasn't been conducted on the route.

by Brandt Williams and Jon Collins

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September 8, 2014 3:10 PM

Pioneer Press union: Paper needs new owner

Union employees at the Pioneer Press paid for an ad in the rival Star Tribune Monday, saying the St. Paul paper needs a new owner.

by Martin Moylan

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September 8, 2014 7:58 AM

US pay outlook dim, survey of executives finds

The survey of Harvard Business School alumni also found many would rather invest in new technology than hire or retain workers.

by The Associated Press

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September 8, 2014 5:30 AM

Upbeat outlook from state on jobs growth

From April through June, various companies revealed plans to invest $241 million in 22 projects.

by Martin Moylan

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September 8, 2014 4:06 AM

Pioneer Press union wants St. Paul newspaper sold

In an ad in the competing Star Tribune, the Minnesota Newspaper & Communications Guild said Digital First is seeking an 'exit strategy' from the newspaper business.

by Bob Collins

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September 7, 2014 3:01 PM

Retail giants enter the booze business in Minnesota

Minnesota's small liquor stores have long fought to limit how and when booze is sold. But those merchants are facing increasingly intense competition from retail heavyweights such as Total Wine and Target.

by Martin Moylan

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September 7, 2014 12:00 PM

Why Americans should worry about Europe's economic troubles

"About 5.6 million jobs have been lost across the 28 countries that belong to the European Union (EU) since the global financial crisis of 2008," reports CNBC.

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September 6, 2014 12:01 PM

Honda recalls 126,000 motorcycles for a 2nd time

The recall covers Honda's GL-1800 motorcycles for model years 2001-2010 and 2012.

by The Associated Press

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