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A Super Bowl in February in Minneapolis? Are they serious? Oh yes, they are

A Super Bowl in February in Minneapolis? Are they serious? Oh yes, they are

"It's a chance for us to demonstrate how we celebrate winter," said Melvin Tennant, president and CEO of Meet Minneapolis, the city's convention and visitors bureau. "It's a community that never slows down, that enjoys the outdoors four seasons. And we're in a position to share what we already know with the rest of the world."
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Minnetonka-based Carlson sells off TGI Fridays chain

The chain got its start in 1965 when the first location opened in New York City. Carlson bought it in 1975 when there were only 12 restaurants. Now there are 900 restaurants in 60 countries with sales of $2.7 billion.
by MPR News Staff

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FUTUREWORK: Can a robot do your job?

A new documentary hosted by Robert Reich and Susan Hassler, "FUTUREWORK: How Technology Will Redefine the Culture of Work." Can computers, machines and other technology replace human workers? Can they do our physical work AND our intellectual work? What are the consequences?

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NPR cuts more staff, programming

As MPR cancels Tell Me More, can public radio, long linked with upscale white Americans, make significant progress in appealing to communities of color?
by Bob Collins

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Missouri River water deal still needs local money

Missouri River water deal still needs local money

Minnesota lawmakers agreed to supply about $60 million to bring Missouri River water into dry southwestern Minnesota. Local officials now need to determine whether they can come up with some matching money.
by Mark Steil

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