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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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What's more distracting than a noisy co-worker? Turns out, not much

What's more distracting than a noisy co-worker? Turns out, not much

Open offices are often said to promote teamwork and communication, but the benefits come with a drawback. Office workers are also distracted by coughs, loud conversations and other annoying noises.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Judge approves VW's $14.7 billion settlement over emissions scandal

Judge approves VW's $14.7 billion settlement over emissions scandal

Volkswagen agreed this summer to pay up to $10 billion to U.S. car owners and nearly $5 billion in environmental reparations for selling cars that cheated on emissions tests. The deal is now approved.

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The AT&T-Time Warner merger: What are the pros and cons for consumers?

The AT&T-Time Warner merger: What are the pros and cons for consumers?

AT&T positions itself as the future competitor to cable, promising an era of experimentation and innovation. But consumer advocates raise a raft of concerns. Regulators will weigh both sides.
by Alina Selyukh

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