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November 19, 2018 3:08 PM

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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November 19, 2018 8:44 AM

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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November 19, 2018 4:00 AM

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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November 19, 2018 4:00 AM

'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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November 18, 2018 7:30 PM

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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November 17, 2018 5:25 PM

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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November 16, 2018 5:01 PM

Give to the Max Day nets record $21 million for nonprofits

Recent changes in tax law apparently have not hurt donors' willingness to give.

by Marianne Combs

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November 15, 2018 6:29 PM

Met Council approves Lunda/McCrossan's $800M bid for light rail project

The council Thursday unanimously approved a nearly $800 million deal with Lunda Construction and C.S. McCrossan. Met Council Chair Alene Tchourumoff noted the project has been a long time in the making.

by Martin Moylan

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November 15, 2018 11:55 AM

China Southern airline to quit SkyTeam, strengthen American partnership

China Southern Airlines plans to depart the SkyTeam airline alliance, it said on Thursday, opening the potential for the carrier to become a member of the oneworld group alongside strategic partner American Airlines Group Inc.