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Business and Economic News

Sears to close three Minnesota stores among 63 to be shuttered nationwide

Sears to close three Minnesota stores among 63 to be shuttered nationwide

The beleaguered retailer, which operates Kmart and Sears stores, announced Thursday it was closing 72 stores across the nation, but then amended that number to 63 in the list it posted.
by Chris Graves

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Billboards seek new clues to TV anchor's 1995 disappearance

Billboards seek new clues to TV anchor's 1995 disappearance

Billboards are going up around Mason City, Iowa, asking the public for clues in the long-unsolved disappearance of Minnesota native Jodi Huisentruit.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Trump administration imposes steel, aluminum tariffs on EU, Canada and Mexico

Trump administration imposes steel, aluminum tariffs on EU, Canada and Mexico

The tariffs -- 25 percent on imports of steel and 10 percent on aluminum -- have been threatened for months, and will likely lead to retaliatory measures.

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Polaris dives into boat business, buys largest U.S. pontoon builder

Best known for snowmobiles and off-road vehicles, Minnesota-based Polaris Industries said Wednesday it bought its way into the pontoon boat business in a deal valued at $805 million.
by MPR News Staff

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Paulsen pressed on guns, taxes, Trump during town hall forums

Paulsen pressed on guns, taxes, Trump during town hall forums

Republican U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen, who's been accused of avoiding constituents, held three town hall meetings Wednesday. He called the one in Hamel a success, although most who spoke were there to criticize him.
by Mark Zdechlik and Peter Cox

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After 112 years, Norby's Department Store closing forever

For 112 years, Norby's Department Store has been an anchor of downtown Detroit Lakes. Sadly, after being owned and operated by the Norby family for four generations, the store is going out of business.
by Cathy Wurzer

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