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Business and Economic News

Cloquet matchsticks factory, last in the U.S., to shut down

Eighty-five workers will lose their jobs when New Jersey-based Newell Brands closes its Diamond match factory in northeastern Minnesota in the next six months.
by Dan Kraker

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Wet fields mean more planting delays for Minnesota farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that only 1.7 days were suitable for fieldwork last week. That marked five straight weeks with fewer than three days suitable for fieldwork.
by The Associated Press

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United vows to do better after passenger dragged from plane

United vows to do better after passenger dragged from plane

The House Transportation Committee chair says the hearing will give lawmakers "an opportunity to get much-needed answers about airline customer service policies and what is being done to improve service for the flying public."
by The Associated Press

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May Day protests begin in the Twin Cities

Protesters demanding better conditions for apartment tenants, retail store janitors and immigrants are holding May Day rallies around the Twin Cities Monday.
by Matt Sepic

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Fox News co-president Bill Shine is out

The turmoil at Fox News Channel has claimed another victim. The network said Monday that Bill Shine, the network's co-president and a longtime lieutenant of ousted Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, is out.
by The Associated Press

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May Day marchers around the world celebrate workers, immigrants

May Day marchers around the world celebrate workers, immigrants

Garment workers in Bangladesh demand wage increases; unions in Greece critique austerity; left-wing parties in Poland highlight civic rights; advocates in the U.S. celebrate immigrants.

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May Day strikes, rallies planned across Twin Cities

Organizers of a group resisting President Donald Trump have planned a march through downtown Minneapolis to support striking workers.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. economy expanded at weakest pace in 3 years

The gross domestic product, the total output of goods and services, grew by just 0.7 percent in the first quarter following a gain of 2.1 percent in the fourth quarter, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
by The Associated Press

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