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Islamic group sues over workplace prayer

An Islamic group is suing a Wisconsin manufacturer alleging it failed to accommodate 19 Muslim employees who wanted to take prayer breaks during work time.
by The Associated Press

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Keillor says MPR investigation inadequate

Keillor says MPR investigation inadequate

"I expect to deal with MPR soon to try to fix the enormous mistake they have made by not conducting a full and fair investigation," Keillor said. A company spokesperson says the allegations were "carefully investigated" before MPR made its decision.
by Jeff Baenen, Associated Press

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The good and bad in the mortgage interest tax deduction

MPR News Kerri Miller examined the mortgage interest deduction (MID), and how the latest Republican tax bill could put the dream of buying a home on hold.
by Kerri Miller

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UnitedHealth ventures deeper into patient care with $5B deal

UnitedHealth ventures deeper into patient care with $5B deal

UnitedHealth said that its Optum segment will buy the DaVita Medical Group from DaVita Inc. DaVita Medical Group runs nearly 300 primary and specialty care clinics in several states. It also operates urgent care and outpatient surgery centers.
by The Associated Press

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How will dropping Keillor affect public radio?

How will dropping Keillor affect public radio?

How does a company, and even an industry, move forward after allegations of sexual misconduct against one of its most popular figures?
by Cathy Wurzer

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Silence Breakers named Time magazine's Person of the Year

Silence Breakers named Time magazine's Person of the Year

"The Silence Breakers" -- those who have shared their stories about sexual assault and harassment -- have been named Time magazine's Person of the Year.
by The Associated Press

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Economists size up the economy at year's end

Economists size up the economy at year's end

Louis Johnston and Chris Farrell size up the condition of the economy at year's end, and look into the crystal ball. Former MPR host Gary Eichten moderated the annual event at St. John's University.
by MPR News Staff

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ABC says Ross will no longer cover stories involving Trump

Suspended ABC News reporter Brian Ross will no longer cover stories involving President Trump following his erroneous report last Friday on former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
by The Associated Press

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