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February 21, 2024 3:35 PM

Closure of Fergus Falls inpatient behavioral health unit faces local opposition

Locals push back against the loss of a “literal lifesaver.” The hospital will continue to provide outpatient mental health services.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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February 21, 2024 12:52 PM

Hundreds of Twin Cities nursing home workers plan one-day strike, more to join

Nursing home workers across the Twin Cities are planning a one-day strike to protest being overworked, understaffed and underpaid.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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February 21, 2024 11:23 AM

Xcel Energy sells land in Becker to Microsoft for data center

The tech giant bought about 295 acres in the city of Becker for about $17.7 million, according to public data from the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 21, 2024 10:05 AM

Executive is convicted of insider trading related to medical device firm acquisition

Prosecutors say an executive at a medical device company has been convicted in Minnesota of insider trading for a scheme involving negotiations for the acquisition of the firm that was valued at $1.6 billion.

by The Associated Press

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February 19, 2024 10:47 PM

Capital One is acquiring Discover in a deal worth $35 billion

The companies are teaming up, in part, to expand their payment network. Discover is the smallest of the four U.S.-based payment networks, which also include Visa, American Express and Mastercard.

by Ayana Archie

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February 19, 2024 4:05 PM

Bayer makes a deal on popular contraceptive with Mark Cuban's online pharmacy

Bayer is adding two of its name-brand drugs to the roster of Cost Plus Drugs: the birth control pill Yaz and the menopause treatment Climara.

by Sydney Lupkin

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February 19, 2024 4:00 AM

Near-record winds over the Northeast push passenger planes to speeds over 800 mph

A couple of planes got a big push from a jet stream with winds clocking 265 mph at cruising altitude this weekend, the National Weather Service said.

by Emma Bowman

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February 18, 2024 6:22 AM

Chinese electric carmakers are taking on Europeans on their own turf — and succeeding

Chinese automakers are winning over European consumers as part of a big push to enter markets abroad. Their success has sparked alarm among rival companies and lawmakers.

by H.J. Mai

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February 16, 2024 9:50 AM

Target launching new in-house bargain brand Dealworthy

With customers spending less amid inflation, Target is rolling out a new attempt to bump up sales. The Minneapolis-based retailer is launching a new bargain in-house brand called Dealworthy.

by MPR News Staff

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February 15, 2024 6:03 PM

Organizer lays out reasons she’s bringing back Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Capitol

Minnesota Black small business owners are invited to attend the second annual Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Capitol Rotunda.

by Cathy Wurzer and Matthew Alvarez

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Business and Economic News

Closure of Fergus Falls inpatient behavioral health unit faces local opposition

Hundreds of Twin Cities nursing home workers plan one-day strike, more to join

Xcel Energy sells land in Becker to Microsoft for data center

Executive is convicted of insider trading related to medical device firm acquisition

Capital One is acquiring Discover in a deal worth $35 billion

Bayer makes a deal on popular contraceptive with Mark Cuban's online pharmacy

Near-record winds over the Northeast push passenger planes to speeds over 800 mph

Chinese electric carmakers are taking on Europeans on their own turf — and succeeding

Target launching new in-house bargain brand Dealworthy

Organizer lays out reasons she’s bringing back Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Capitol

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