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July 31, 2014 10:50 AM

Target hires PepsiCo executive Brian Cornell as new CEO

Brian Cornell of PepsiCo will step in to replace Gregg Steinhafel. It is the first time the company has hired an outsider for the position.

by Tim Nelson and Peter Cox

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July 31, 2014 9:40 AM

Multi-faceted experience pushed Cornell to top

The Target corporation has picked a new CEO. Brian Cornell will be joining the Twin Cities-based retailer on August 12th.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 31, 2014 9:38 AM

Analyst: Target's new CEO has a solid track record

Target has named a new CEO. It hired Brian Cornell, a senior executive at PepsiCo. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Brian Yarbrough, an analyst with Edward Jones, about the hire.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 31, 2014 9:15 AM

Target names PepsiCo executive as new CEO

Duane Stanford, reporter for Bloomberg News in Atlanta, joins The Daily Circuit to discuss the announcement.

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July 31, 2014 8:43 AM

As new Target CEO, what will Brian Cornell set as priorities?

Scott DeRue of the University of Michigan joins The Daily Circuit to discuss what we know about Brian Cornell and what his top priorities at Target will be.

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July 30, 2014 6:28 PM

Job worries linger, but the economy is looking good

We're in a sweet spot -- growing at a decent rate with good reason for optimism.

by Marilyn Geewax

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July 30, 2014 3:00 PM

Tips for managing money-induced stress

Financial guru Ruth Hayden joins The Daily Circuit to talk about how to manage your money-induced stress.

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July 30, 2014 7:45 AM

Hyundai recalls 883K Sonatas to fix gear shifters

The recall covers 883,000 cars from the 2011 through 2014 model years.

by The Associated Press

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July 30, 2014 6:15 AM

Highway 53: Expanding mine returns Minnesota to its road-moving ways

It may seem crazy, to move an entire highway to the sake of a mine, but it's not as unusual as it sounds. On the Iron Range, there's a long history of moving roads — and entire towns — to make way for mining.

by Dan Kraker

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July 30, 2014 12:00 AM

State minimum wage to increase Aug. 1

The state minimum wage will increase Friday to $8.00 an hour for large Minnesota employers. That's the first of three increases scheduled to roll out by August 2016.

by Tom Crann and Ann Markusen

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