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State court backs Leech Lake Ojibwe in dispute over proposed mill

State court backs Leech Lake Ojibwe in dispute over proposed mill

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday in favor of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, and ordered the city of Cohasset to reconsider whether a more detailed environmental review is required for a proposed wood mill.
by Dan Kraker

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AMC Theatres will soon charge according to where you choose to sit

AMC Theatres will charge more to sit in the middle of the auditorium, and less to sit on the front rows. The pricing model has already been implemented in select U.S. markets.
by Ayana Archie

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Economic update: New jobs, tech layoffs and European strikes

Economic update: New jobs, tech layoffs and European strikes

MPR News’ senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joined MPR News host Angela Davis to explain the jaw-dropping increase in jobs, the layoff trend in the tech industry and what’s behind the civil servant strikes in Europe.
by Angela Davis and Chris Farrell

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Eggs prices drop, but the threat from avian flu isn't over yet

Eggs prices drop, but the threat from avian flu isn't over yet

After months of eye-popping prices, egg lovers are finally seeing some relief. Wholesale prices in the Midwest fell by 58 cents at the end of January, but the days of a $1.50 a dozen may not return.
by Allison Aubrey

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It's nothing personal: On Wall Street, layoffs are a way of life

It's nothing personal: On Wall Street, layoffs are a way of life

Big companies such as Amazon and Google have recently announced layoffs. In Wall Street, getting cut is always acknowledged as an ever-lurking prospect — but it still stings when it happen.
by David Gura

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Amazon reports its first unprofitable year since 2014

Amazon reports its first unprofitable year since 2014

The biggest culprit was Amazon hefty investment in the electric automaker Rivian, whose value plummeted last year. Amazon also contends with the need to recalibrate after a pandemic-era upsurge.
by Alina Selyukh

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