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Why did Andrew Carnegie give it all away?

Why did Andrew Carnegie give it all away?

A biographer of the industrialist disputes the idea that he wanted to atone for poor working conditions in the steel industry.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump picks China hawk to lead new White House trade council

Peter Navarro, a professor who advised Trump during the campaign, has sharply criticized China's economic and military policies in books and videos.
by Associated Press

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Minneapolis firm Ovative/group expanding downtown

A Minneapolis digital marketing and analytics firm is planning a multi-million dollar expansion that could create an estimated 100 new jobs within the next few years.
by Jon Collins

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Massive development set for old arsenal site in Arden Hills

Massive development set for old arsenal site in Arden Hills

Ramsey County signed off on a redevelopment agreement that'll transform the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site into a small city of sorts.
by Tim Nelson

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The protests at Standing Rock: Oil, water, race and treaty rights

The protests at Standing Rock: Oil, water, race and treaty rights

MPR News with Tom Weber devoted Tuesday's show to exploring the dispute in North Dakota over the proposed pipeline. The show included new reporting and updates, plus thoughts and reflections from some of the key players in the story.
by Dan Gunderson, Julie Siple, Tom Weber, Elizabeth Dunbar, Matt Sepic, Dan Kraker, MPR News Staff and Doualy Xaykaothao

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Rochester's transit options may include driverless vehicles

First Transit Inc., the parent company of the Rochester Public Transit Operator, is partnering with driverless vehicle company EasyMile.
by Associated Press

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Cirrus is betting its future on a 'personal jet'

Cirrus is betting its future on a 'personal jet'

Duluth's Cirrus Aircraft delivered the first so-called personal jet on Monday. Will there be a market for such a plane?
by Dan Kraker

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General Mills continues quest for customers, sales slide

General Mills continues quest for customers, sales slide

Profit at General Mills slumped 9 percent during its most recent quarter and the food company lowered its outlook for the year as it tries to win back customers.
by The Associated Press

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