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Business and Economic News

Report finds refugees contributing to Minn. economy

Report finds refugees contributing to Minn. economy

A recent report shows that some refugees find their way into the workforce faster than those born in the United States.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Thomson Reuters to cut 2,000 jobs; profit tops estimates

The company isn't saying how the cuts will affect specific locations. Thomson Reuters has about 7,000 employees in Eagan, which is the center of its legal publishing and information business.
by Martin Moylan and Reuters

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Bad debt, charity care costs fall for Minnesota hospitals

Bad debt, charity care costs fall for Minnesota hospitals

The growth in Minnesotans with health coverage has helped drive down uncompensated care costs for hospitals to an eight-year low, the Minnesota Department of Health said Monday.
by MPR News Staff

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Nolan: New plant in northern MN will create hundreds of jobs

Louisiana Pacific has chosen northern Minnesota for a plant expansion that will mean more than 400 new jobs, according to DFL Rep. Rick Nolan.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Twitter is laying off 9 percent of employees

Twitter is laying off 9 percent of employees

The social media company posted stronger-than-expected revenue of $616 million in the third quarter -- even as revenue growth continued to slow. To be more efficient, it'll cut around 350 jobs.

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One retailer keeps Twin Cities cops most busy, and it's Walmart

One retailer keeps Twin Cities cops most busy, and it's Walmart

Walmart locations across the metro area generate more police calls than other businesses, and some even hire off-duty police officers to help control things.
by Martin Moylan

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Trump holds Dakota Access pipeline company stock

Trump holds Dakota Access pipeline company stock

Financial disclosures show GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump owns stock in the company building the Dakota Access oil pipeline across the Midwest.
by Associated Press

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