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Business and Economic News

Judge weighs disclosure of Minnesota's pitch to Amazon

Judge weighs disclosure of Minnesota's pitch to Amazon

The case is important beyond Amazon because it could be a template for how future megaproject proposals are assembled, particularly those involving possible taxpayer subsidies and guarantees of fast-track approvals to private companies.
by Brian Bakst

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Chip Conley on what it means to be a 'modern elder'

An entrepreneur explains why employers should view older workers as an asset, not a liability.
by Kerri Miller

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Hops and hatchets -- what could go wrong?

Hops and hatchets -- what could go wrong?

Bad Axe Throwing in Minneapolis will start serving beer and wine. It's safer than it sounds, say company officials.
by Brandt Williams

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Line 3 oil pipeline moves closer to construction in northern Minnesota

Line 3 oil pipeline moves closer to construction in northern Minnesota

State regulators took additional steps at a meeting Monday in St. Paul to push the controversial project closer to final approval. But opponents vow they will continue to fight it.
by Dan Kraker

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Chipotle offers manager job back in St. Paul dine-and-dash case

Chipotle is offering to rehire a St. Paul restaurant manager fired after receiving more information about an incident where employees refused to serve five black men and asked them to prove they could pay before taking their order.
by Martin Moylan

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White House again threatens Acosta's pass

White House again threatens Acosta's pass

After a federal judge ordered that Jim Acosta's credentials be temporarily restored Friday, the White House sent Acosta a letter saying they had made the "preliminary decision" to suspend his pass when the judge's order expires.
by The Associated Press

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As Rochester grows, 'trailing spouses' still struggle to find work

As Rochester grows, 'trailing spouses' still struggle to find work

The city wants to build a global hub of medical innovation. But some highly trained and accomplished workers who follow spouses there say it's hard to find a job.
by Catharine Richert

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'Frugality fatigue' may fuel increased holiday spending

'Frugality fatigue' may fuel increased holiday spending

Retail analysts predict holiday spending this year could surpass the $1 trillion mark for the first time, thanks to high consumer confidence and low unemployment.
by Nina Moini

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Longtime Minnesota candy maker returns to local ownership

Longtime Minnesota candy maker returns to local ownership

Pearson Candy Co. — maker of Salted Nut Rolls, Nut Goodies, Mint Patties and Bit-O-Honey, among other products — is now owned by Minneapolis private equity firm Spell Capital Partners.
by Andrew Krueger

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St. Paul Chipotle manager fired after refusing to serve customers

The manager of a Chipotle restaurant in St. Paul has been fired after a video was posted online of employees asking a group of African-American men to prove they could pay before taking their order.
by MPR News Staff

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