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Northern Minnesota sheriff gets aggressive with wolves

Northern Minnesota sheriff gets aggressive with wolves

The Kittson County sheriff says ranchers are angry with wolf killings of cattle, and that his office can investigate such reports better than state or federal authorities.
by Dan Gunderson

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Frigid temps lead to fleet of ships anchored offshore in Duluth

Frigid temps lead to fleet of ships anchored offshore in Duluth

On New Year's Day there were nine huge freighters anchored outside the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth -- arranged like in a game of Battleship.
by Dan Kraker

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Influential tech analyst predicts Amazon will buy Target

Influential tech analyst predicts Amazon will buy Target

Gene Munster, a respected former stock analyst based in the Twin Cities, says Target's stores and business model would be a good acquisition this year for Amazon.
by Bill Catlin

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Economists are saying we will have a happy -- really happy -- new year

Economists are saying we will have a happy -- really happy -- new year

Economists and market analysts are optimistic about the outlook for the new year. Most are predicting continued job growth, rising stock prices and healthy profits. But slow wage growth could hurt.
by Marilyn Geewax

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Minnesota Chamber no longer suing Minneapolis over minimum wage

Minnesota Chamber no longer suing Minneapolis over minimum wage

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and two other groups have pulled out of a lawsuit against Minneapolis' wage hike. Minneapolis-based Graco, Inc. which makes pumps and spray equipment, is still moving forward with the suit.
by Peter Cox

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Trump says Amazon should be charged 'much more' by postal service

Trump says Amazon should be charged 'much more' by postal service

Amazon has been a consistent recipient of Trump's ire. He has accused the company of failing to pay "internet taxes," though it's never been made clear by the White House what the president means by that.
by The Associated Press

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Last day of operations for Quad Graphics' Waseca plant

A printing plant that has been the largest employer in the city of Waseca has reached its final day of operations.
by The Associated Press

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