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Business and Economic News

Best Buy to close Mall of America store

Best Buy to close Mall of America store

Best Buy will quit the Mall of America a decade after opening a store there.
by Martin Moylan

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No new weekend traffic woes, but heads up after Memorial Day

No new weekend traffic woes, but heads up after Memorial Day

MnDOT's Twin Cities map is blissfully low on construction hassles over the long holiday weekend. But then comes Tuesday. Here's your guide to what's happening and what's coming.
by MPR News Staff

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Beer delivery workers vote to end strike

Beer delivery workers vote to end strike

A six-week strike by beer delivery drivers in the Twin Cities is over after workers voted overwhelmingly on Thursday night to ratify a contract offer from the company.
by Jon Collins

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Intelligence Squared debate: Will automation crash democracy?

Intelligence Squared debate: Will automation crash democracy?

Will the rise of robots fuel a new wave of "us versus them" populism capable of undermining democracy?

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Best Buy posts strong sales, but investors sour on outlook

Best Buy posts strong sales, but investors sour on outlook

Best Buy posted strong sales of mobile phones, appliances, and smart computing products as it showed in its financial results that store chains can still thrive as shoppers buy more online.
by The Associated Press

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Law school reckoning: University of Minnesota wants more subsidies to stay selective

Law school reckoning: University of Minnesota wants more subsidies to stay selective

The University of Minnesota is finally seeing a slight increase in enrollment after a huge decrease in the early 2010s. But the school is still hurting financially and relying on subsidies to maintain its stature.
by Peter Cox

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Maker of candy hearts and Necco Wafers is up for grabs

Maker of candy hearts and Necco Wafers is up for grabs

The 171-year-old candy maker known for its chalky Necco Wafers and those little inscribed hearts that are everywhere on Valentine's Day was up for grabs in bankruptcy court Wednesday.
by Associated Press

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Target's bright spot: robust customer traffic

Target's bright spot: robust customer traffic

Target proved itself one of the few retailers that saw more customers both at its stores and online, though its investment in updating the stores hurt first-quarter profit.
by Martin Moylan and The Associated Press

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