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Business and Economic News

Trump touts end of dispute with 3M over protective masks

Trump touts end of dispute with 3M over protective masks

President Trump said that the “3M saga ends very happily. We’re very proud to be dealing now with 3M.” The president said that the Minnesota-based company agreed to deliver an additional “55.5 million high-quality facemasks each month.”
by The Associated Press

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Some auto insurers are sending refunds to customers as crash rate falls

Some auto insurers are sending refunds to customers as crash rate falls

The pandemic is keeping cars parked, which means fewer crashes — and big savings for auto insurers. Allstate and American Family Insurance have decided to return that extra cash to customers.
by Camila Domonoske

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Monday Economic Report: Don’t spend that tax refund just yet

Is anyone hiring? Are there loan opportunities for small business owners? Is another round of stimulus checks coming? MPR’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joins the program to answer these questions and more.
by Chris Farrell, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Gig workers struggle to get financial help during pandemic

Gig workers struggle to get financial help during pandemic

Gig companies like Instacart and Uber promise financial assistance to workers affected by the coronavirus. But some workers are finding it hard to get that aid.
by Shannon Bond

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German, French officials accuse U.S. of diverting medical supplies

German, French officials accuse U.S. of diverting medical supplies

Officials in France and Germany have accused the U.S. of intercepting medical supplies as President Trump ordered an American company to stop exports. Governors complain of a "wild west" in bidding.
by Lynsey Jeffery

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Grocery workers are essential — and feeling the strain

Grocery workers are essential — and feeling the strain

"I feel happy to have a job that is important," says a grocery store clerk in Portland, Ore. "But safe? No way!" A graphic artist relays the worries, pleas and pride from key workers on the pandemic's front line.
by Sarah Mirk

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3M CEO defends Maplewood-based company against Trump Twitter attack

3M CEO defends Maplewood-based company against Trump Twitter attack

Maplewood-based 3M CEO Mike Roman told MPR News that the manufacturing company is doing everything it can to get as many respirator masks to Americans as possible. The comments came after President Trump took to Twitter Thursday and questioned its performance.
by Tom Crann and Martin Moylan

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Slammed by Trump, 3M says N95 mask exports from U.S. should continue

Slammed by Trump, 3M says N95 mask exports from U.S. should continue

The president and others have criticized 3M, with some officials alleging profiteering during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the company says cutting exports would be a mistake.
by Bill Chappell

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Amazon worker describes what it's like to fulfill orders at Shakopee warehouse right now

Online shopping seems like a great solution these days. While you're stuck at home — and trying to avoid human contact — why not have things like paper towels, markers and pens delivered straight to your door?
by Cathy Wurzer

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