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General Mills 3Q sales fall, weighing on profit

General Mills 3Q sales fall, weighing on profit

The Minneapolis-based company cited "gaps in pricing and promotional activity" for the sales decline.
by Associated Press

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U.S., UK bar laptop carry-ons from Mideast, N. Africa flights

U.S., UK bar laptop carry-ons from Mideast, N. Africa flights

The government is barring passengers on nonstop, U.S.-bound flights from eight mostly Middle Eastern and North African countries from bringing laptops, tablets and electronic devices on board in carry-on bags.
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Target hires grocery veteran to recharge its food division

Target hires grocery veteran to recharge its food division

The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based chain said Monday that Jeff Burt will assume the title of senior vice president, grocery, fresh food and beverage on April 10.
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Google Glass didn't disappear. You can find it on a Minn. factory floor

Google Glass didn't disappear. You can find it on a Minn. factory floor

When it was introduced a few years ago, Google Glass was labeled as the next big thing. But it flopped. Now, it's finding new uses with workers in manufacturing and other industries, including this farm equipment factory in Minnesota.
by Tasnim Shamma

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New 'basic economy' airfares may not be as cheap as you think

New 'basic economy' airfares may not be as cheap as you think

All three of the biggest U.S. airlines now offer no-frills, discounted fares called "basic economy." Now there's evidence that it's not any cheaper, but is a way to raise standard economy fares.
by David Schaper

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Duluth hopes broken blue bridge will soon rise to the occasion

Duluth hopes broken blue bridge will soon rise to the occasion

The drawbridge that's connected Duluth's convention center and the Canal Park entertainment district for 26 years fails regularly, frustrating pedestrians and politicians. But a fix is near.
by Dan Kraker

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A final goodbye to Macy's in downtown Minneapolis

A final goodbye to Macy's in downtown Minneapolis

The downtown store closes its doors for good Sunday night. The company announced in January it would close its iconic Nicollet Mall location-- once a flagship Dayton's department store.
by MPR News Staff

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Former Winona candy factory to become pet vitamin plant

Midwest Co-Pack is hoping to use the former Ferrara Candy Company space to make gummi vitamins for dogs, among other products.
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