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September 14, 2018 12:16 PM

Cargill settles bias suit with Muslim workers, agrees to pay $1.5M

Cargill is paying $1.5 million to settle claims of religious discrimination by Muslim workers in Colorado.

by Martin Moylan and Laura Yuen

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September 13, 2018 1:22 PM

For soybean farmers, a likely banner harvest with nowhere to sell

Soybeans are Minnesota's top agricultural export commodity, making up 30 percent of all agricultural exports.

by Dan Gunderson

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September 13, 2018 1:11 PM

Target to boost holiday hiring by 20 percent to 120,000

Target plans to hire more than 120,000 people for the busy holiday shopping season, a 20 percent increase from last year.

by Associated Press

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September 13, 2018 5:47 AM

St. Paul officials hammering out details on $15 minimum wage proposal

The City Council is on track to pass a minimum wage ordinance by the end of the year. Among key details that still need to be worked out -- whether there should be a lower minimum for workers who earn tips.

by Matt Sepic

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September 13, 2018 12:00 AM

Census: Black, Latino Minnesotans share in broad income gains

According to U.S. Census figures, the overall median household income of the state rose to $68,400. Black households experienced a bump in income for the third year in a row to $38,100. Black and Latino households each gained about $4,000 in 2017.

by Jon Collins

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September 12, 2018 1:55 PM

Minn. farmers are in D.C. to talk to officials. Here's what's on their minds

Members of the Minnesota Farm Bureau and Minnesota Farmers Union are in Washington, D.C., this week to meet with elected officials and members of the Trump administration about issues ranging from trade to environmental regulations.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 12, 2018 11:49 AM

What would happen if big banks competed with payday lenders?

U.S. Bank launched a short-term loan program to help clients in need of emergency cash. Is it a good option for consumers in dire need of cash flow?

by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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September 12, 2018 11:03 AM

Fact check: Who gets credit for the booming U.S. economy?

President Trump and former President Obama both claim credit for the good economy. Democrats argue that Trump inherited an economy that was already strong while Republicans insist he turned it around.

by Scott Horsley

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September 12, 2018 10:16 AM

Aer Lingus to launch Twin Cities to Dublin service in July

It's the first time the Irish airline will serve Minnesota. Officials say research by business and airline groups found significant demand for business travel between the Twin Cities and Ireland.

by Tim Nelson