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Target Foundation signals change in aid to nonprofits

Target Foundation signals change in aid to nonprofits

Arts and social service agencies in the Twin Cities are learning that the foundation may withdraw its support.
by Marianne Combs

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Federal employees moonlight to pay the bills

Federal employees moonlight to pay the bills

As the partial government shutdown continues, some federal workers and contractors are looking for temporary jobs to earn income.
by Jeff Brady

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'Birdchick' says she has 'good days, bad days' due to shutdown

'Birdchick' says she has 'good days, bad days' due to shutdown

Bird expert Sharon Stiteler, a park ranger for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, said she's been furloughed several times before but that this time it's different. "This one has been unpredictable from the very beginning," Stiteler said.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Sears staves off liquidation, stores to remain open

Sears staves off liquidation, stores to remain open

The company's chair and largest shareholder won a bankruptcy auction for Sears in New York, averting liquidation of the iconic chain, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
by The Associated Press

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No black women? St. Paul cops adjust recruiting tactics

No black women? St. Paul cops adjust recruiting tactics

Following podcasters' advice, officers try spreading the word through beauty salons to recruit more female African-American police officers.
by Riham Feshir

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Airlines, Muslim community donate food to federal airport workers

Airlines, Muslim community donate food to federal airport workers

Airlines paid for the meals and airport conference center staff packed nearly 500 breakfast and lunch box meals Monday. A community service organization contributed 400 sambusas.
by Tim Nelson

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IRS recalling 46,000 workers to handle taxes

IRS recalling 46,000 workers to handle taxes

The Internal Revenue Service is recalling about 46,000 of its employees furloughed by the government shutdown -- nearly 60 percent of its workforce -- to handle tax returns and pay out refunds. The employees won't be paid.
by Associated Press

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High-profile development in Rochester may be in jeopardy

High-profile development in Rochester may be in jeopardy

The developer of a $230-million riverfront project backed by Bloom Holding is assessing if it will scale back its plan, potentially throwing it in flux.
by Catharine Richert

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As federal shutdown continues, impact grows

Federal employees deemed "essential" are still showing up to work despite not receiving a paycheck last Friday. That's one of several ways the partial shutdown of the federal government is affecting Minnesota financially.
by Tim Nelson and Angela Davis

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