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Businesses that rely on federal workers suffer during shutdown

Businesses that rely on federal workers suffer during shutdown

While the furloughed federal workers are likely to get back pay, a sandwich shop is not going to get paid for a sandwich not ordered.
by Dan Boyce

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Walz's latest Cabinet picks focused on taxes and business

Walz's latest Cabinet picks focused on taxes and business

Gov.-elect Tim Walz nearly finalized his administration picks on Friday, unveiling leaders for departments that connect his administration to workers and businesses across the state.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Minnesota slams Frontier Communications over service failures

Minnesota slams Frontier Communications over service failures

The phone and internet giant has "failed to provide adequate or reliable service" in Minnesota, the state Commerce Department said Friday as it called for the company to fix its problems and refund some customer money.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. adds stronger-than-expected 312,000 jobs; unemployment rises to 3.9 percent

U.S. adds stronger-than-expected 312,000 jobs; unemployment rises to 3.9 percent

The markets are a mess but companies are still hiring. The economy added 312,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate climbed to 3.9 percent — the highest rate since August, the Labor Department said Friday.
by Avie Schneider

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Court ruling: Minnesota Amazon proposal to stay under wraps

Court ruling: Minnesota Amazon proposal to stay under wraps

A Ramsey County District Judge ruled Thursday that a proposal to attract Amazon to the Twin Cities is not subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and therefore isn't public information.
by Riham Feshir

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TigerSwan loses bid for attorney fees in North Dakota case

A North Dakota judge has refused to award attorney fees to a North Carolina security company that won a court case in the wake of protests over the Dakota Access oil pipeline.
by Associated Press

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China takes wind out of Apple iPhone sales

China takes wind out of Apple iPhone sales

Apple cut billions from its revenue estimates amid slower sales in China. In August, Apple became the first firm worth $1 trillion, but its stock is down more than 30 percent in the past three months.
by Avie Schneider

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What's in store for Minnesota in 2019?

What's ahead for Minnesota in the new year? MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with three guests about what to watch when it comes to Minnesota politics, the arts and the economy in 2019.
by Angela Davis

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