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Want to launch a startup? There's a book for that -- or a few hundred. Figuring out what to do if your startup doesn't take off? That can be a daunting challenge, says Abigail Edgecliffe-Johnson.
White House expects China to retaliate over trade tariffs
The U.S. is awaiting retaliation from China over increased tariffs, after talks in Washington ended without a deal on trade, the president's chief economic adviser said on Sunday.
U.S.-Canada border staffing transfers raise fear of delayed crossings
Hundreds of border agents from across the U.S. are being temporarily transferred south ahead of the busy summer tourism season, worrying those along the northern border who rely on cross-border commerce.
New round of tariffs take a bigger bite of consumers' budget
The latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports are expected to hit more products U.S. consumers actually buy, and businesses say they have no choice but to pass the added costs on to consumers.
U.S. hikes tariffs on Chinese imports, as tense trade talks continue
U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese consumer and business products increased to 25 percent from 10 percent on Friday morning, raising the stakes between the world's two largest economies.
In visit to Minnesota, Pence touts Trump trade policy
During stops in Glyndon, Minn., and St. Paul, Vice President Mike Pence tried to build support for President Trump's tariffs and his plan to replace NAFTA.
Listen to TurboTax lie to get out of refunding overcharged customers
TurboTax successfully lobbied to keep the IRS from offering free tax prep. Now it's pretending the government already does it.
'Fear to possibility': Mpls. chef Ann Kim builds a healthy kitchen culture
On Monday, Minneapolis restaurateur Ann Kim of Young Joni won a James Beard Award for the Best Chef in the Midwest. The executive chef of three pizza restaurants in the Twin Cities joined MPR News host Tom Crann to talk about her story of moving from "fear to possibility" and how she tries to build a healthy kitchen culture.