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August 19, 2014 1:00 PM

Medtronic sticks to plans to buy Irish firm

The medical device maker's purchase of Covidien brings tax advantages, and a rash of rebukes.

by Matt Sepic

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August 19, 2014 12:00 PM

Skinning hides to pay for fun: The side hustle

Richard Selheim's side hustle started in 1987 when he tried to get a loan to build the house in Warroad where he still lives. The loan officer happened to love trapping, and hate skinning. Selheim got the loan and his very first customer.

by John Enger

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August 19, 2014 9:00 AM

Beth Macy on 'Factory Man,' industrial globalization

"Factory Man" is the story of many American industries in the era of globalization.

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August 18, 2014 4:17 PM

Many Target stores will stay open later

Company officials say they decided to keep the doors open one or two hours later after hearing from customers who want to shop later in day. The pilot program will include about 900 stores and closing time will vary by location,

by Tim Nelson

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August 17, 2014 3:54 PM

Haves, have-nots divided by apartment 'poor doors'

New York is a city where the rich and relatively poor have long lived side by side, with who pays what often a closely held, widely varying secret. But a recent spate of buildings with separate amenities for the haves and have-nots is hurling that question out in the open, provoking an uncomfortable debate over equality, economics and the tightness of the social fabric.

by The Associated Press

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August 15, 2014 10:11 AM

SuperValu: Hackers broke into its computer network

Minnesota-based SuperValu says hackers have broken into its computer network and might have stolen credit card data.

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August 15, 2014 7:11 AM

Three-wheeled Elio gets closer to going on sale

Elio Motors wants to revolutionize U.S. roads with its tiny car, which is the same length as a Honda Fit but half the weight. With a starting price of $6,800, it's also less than half the cost.

by The Associated Press

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August 14, 2014 11:50 AM

Despite job cuts, Minn. unemployment rate holds at 4.5 percent in July

The number of people reporting they were paid for work last month fell, but so did the number of people in the workforce, which kept the jobless rate constant.

by Bill Catlin

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August 14, 2014 9:00 AM

Streetcars: The future of public transportation?

Marketplace's Chris Farrell says St. Paul's streetcar plan is antiquated compared to what other metros around the world are doing in terms of public transportation.

by Chris Farrell

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August 14, 2014 9:00 AM

Mike Rose on 'The Mind at Work,' valuing the skills of American workers

A decade after its publication, the questions Mike Rose poses about intelligence, school and work have become increasingly prevalent.

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