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Survey: Minnesota hospitals report hefty financial losses

Survey: Minnesota hospitals report hefty financial losses

The Minnesota Hospital Association said that 67 percent of its members that took part in a recent survey reported financial losses in the first half of 2023. That’s a sharp increase over the 55 percent that reported negative operating margins in 2022. 
by Matt Sepic

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The U.S. economy continues to chug along

The U.S. economy continues to chug along

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with MPR News senior economics contributor Chris Farrell about the retail market leading up to the holiday season and the U.S economy going into 2024.  
by Angela Davis and Chris Farrell

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Toys R Us to open new flagship store at Mall of America

Toys R Us to open new flagship store at Mall of America

An iconic toy store chain that largely vanished from the retail landscape in recent years announced Monday that it’s planning to open a new flagship location at the Mall of America.
by MPR News Staff

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A manufacturer tried the 4-day workweek for 5 days' pay and won't go back

A manufacturer tried the 4-day workweek for 5 days' pay and won't go back

Of the hundreds of companies that have tried a four-day workweek, very few are manufacturers. Advanced RV in Willoughby, Ohio, is showing how it can be done.
by Andrea Hsu

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The 'R' word: Why this time might be an exception to a key recession rule

The 'R' word: Why this time might be an exception to a key recession rule

The author of the “Sahm Rule” is less worried about rising unemployment this time, even though October's rate was up 0.5 percent from a recent low, a jump typically associated with the onset of recession.
by Scott Horsley

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