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UnitedHealth CEO to step down after run of more than decade

UnitedHealth CEO to step down after run of more than decade

The company said David Wichmann will take over Sept. 1, and Stephen Hemsley will become executive chairman of the board. Current Chairman Richard Burke will become lead independent director.
by The Associated Press

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Mankato to Dayton: Do better on water quality

Mankato to Dayton: Do better on water quality

The southern Minnesota city wants more help for farmers to reduce runoff, but the state says its hands are tied.
by Mark Steil

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Notes from the field: Reporter's first Farmfest

Notes from the field: Reporter's first Farmfest

MPR News reporter Elizabeth Dunbar visited Farmfest to talk to farmers, learn farm lingo and test-drive a tractor.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Be more than a bookstore: A brick-and-mortar shop's key to success

Be more than a bookstore: A brick-and-mortar shop's key to success

Barnes & Noble is experimenting with food, Amazon is replicating its online business and an indie shop aims to be part of the community. Ultimately, they all want to sell more books.
by Lynn Neary

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'Granny pods' help keep Portland affordable

'Granny pods' help keep Portland affordable

As rents rise, Portland is making it easier for homeowners to build small houses in their backyard and enable people who would be priced out to stay.
by Amelia Templeton

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Apps bringing Twin Cities neighbors together, mostly

Apps bringing Twin Cities neighbors together, mostly

Nextdoor and other social websites are winning fans in Minnesota and across the country using digital tools to help mobilize people within their neighborhoods. But those stronger ties can also bring problems neighbors didn't bank on.
by Martin Moylan

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Target buys tech company to help it offer same-day delivery

Target buys tech company to help it offer same-day delivery

Expanding delivery and making it faster have been key areas for retailers trying to attract convenience-seeking shoppers. Target and Walmart have adjusted their shipping programs as they try to lure online shoppers away from Amazon.
by Associated Press

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President Trump thanks Putin for ordering expulsion of U.S. diplomats from Russia

President Trump thanks Putin for ordering expulsion of U.S. diplomats from Russia

After the Russian president moved to expel 755 staffers from U.S. embassies and consulates in response to sanctions, Trump said his administration needs to cut the State Department payroll anyway.

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