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Business and Economic News

Target board readies for investor anger at Wednesday's annual meeting

Target board readies for investor anger at Wednesday's annual meeting

Target's shareholder meeting Wednesday afternoon in Dallas is likely to produce some fireworks. Some shareholders plan on voting against a number of board members in protest, and the group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is planning a "Stroller Jam."
by Martin Moylan

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FAA OKs 1st commercial drone use over land

FAA OKs 1st commercial drone use over land

The drone being used is an AeroVironment Puma AE, which the company says "is quiet to avoid detection and operates autonomously, providing persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting data (ISRT)." The waterproof drone's sensors include optical and infrared cameras; it's suitable for both civilian and military uses, the company says.

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Could a work coach save you from burnout?

Could a work coach save you from burnout?

There was a time when executives and employees on the verge of burnout turned to therapy. Now many of them turn to coaches.

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Donald Trump's stamp has Chicagoans irked

Donald Trump's stamp has Chicagoans irked

Leave it to a wealthy New Yorker to raise the ire of the citizens of the Second City. And it's not because of something he said, or wrote, as a former New Yorker living here did last year. It's just five letters, the huge letters of this man's last name lit up for the entire Midwest to see: T-R-U-M-P.
by David Schaper

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Walk, bike and drive safely along the Green Line

Walk, bike and drive safely along the Green Line

When the Green Line launches on Saturday, June 14, people driving, bicycling or walking along the 11-mile route between Minneapolis and St. Paul can expect to see more police officers and stepped-up traffic enforcement. Use this interactive map to explore the line's history, landmarks and traffic challenges.

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Economy surges, yet food stamp demand remains high

Economy surges, yet food stamp demand remains high

Nearly 504,000 Minnesotans still rely on food stamps, more than double the number of 10 years ago. For many recipients, that financial assistance isn't enough to keep food on the table.
by Matt Sepic

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