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Target spends $550 million on same-day delivery firm

Target spends $550 million on same-day delivery firm

Target is paying more than half a million dollars to acquire a same-day delivery firm. It's the latest move to keep up with rival Amazon.com.
by Martin Moylan

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Prominent New York restaurateur accused of sexual misconduct

According to the report, several women who worked for Ken Friedman at the Spotted Pig restaurant said he regularly subjected them to unwanted sexual advances and groping.
by The Associated Press

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Ice and snow present 'exciting' challenges as MnDOT tests state's first autonomous bus

Ice and snow present 'exciting' challenges as MnDOT tests state's first autonomous bus

MnDOT is poised to roll out the state's first autonomous vehicle, a low-speed shuttle it has been testing near Monticello. Self-driving vehicles might still seem a distant possibility, but this one is expected to be on the move in Minneapolis before the Super Bowl in February.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota puts new restrictions on controversial herbicide

Minnesota puts new restrictions on controversial herbicide

The state is trying to prevent damage from dicamba, which can drift to neighboring fields and damage soybean crops.
by Mark Steil

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Parting Thoughts: Remembering Anita Buck, broadcast pioneer

Parting Thoughts: Remembering Anita Buck, broadcast pioneer

In the early 1950s, she became one of the few female announcers on the air when she was hired by Stillwater radio station WSHB. She hosted a number of programs on that station including "Story Time."
by Cathy Wurzer

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'On Point' radio host Ashbrook facing misconduct allegations

The allegations against Tom Ashbrook include engaging in "creepy" sex talks and unwanted hugs and neck and back rubs to other people associated with the show.
by The Associated Press

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Saving the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project will be costly

Saving the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project will be costly

The task force headed by Govs. Mark Dayton and Doug Burgum identified some major changes to the flood diversion plan, but some major hurdles remain.
by Dan Gunderson

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Judge denies Chamber's request to block new Mpls. minimum wage

The first phase of the city's eventual $15 an hour minimum wage will take effect Jan. 1, bringing some workers' wages up to $10 an hour.
by Jon Collins

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Window blind cords still pose a deadly risk to children

Window blind cords still pose a deadly risk to children

Nearly one child a month dies after being entangled in window blind cords, despite years of effort to reduce the toll. A new industry standard to remove most corded blinds from the market may help.
by Tara Haelle

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