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November 30, 2016 12:41 PM

OPEC agrees to first cut in oil production since 2008

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has agreed to cut production by 1.2 million barrels per day in hopes of stabilizing the global oil market.

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November 30, 2016 8:48 AM

Survey: U.S. businesses add 216,000 jobs, most in 5 months

U.S. companies added a solid 216,000 jobs in November, the most since June and evidence that the incoming Trump administration is inheriting a solid economy.

by Associated Press

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November 30, 2016 7:19 AM

Carrier, Trump reach deal to keep manufacturing jobs in U.S.

Roughly half of the jobs originally slated to move to Mexico will stay at the air-conditioning company's Indianapolis plant. Trump made the company's decision a major campaign talking point.

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November 30, 2016 6:21 AM

Trump says he's leaving businesses to avoid conflicts

"I will be leaving my great business in total in order to fully focus on running the country in order to make America great again," the President-elect tweeted in a series of missives sent before dawn.

by Associated Press

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November 30, 2016 12:00 AM

What we know about Trump's plans for national security

Two experts talked about national security in the Trump administration.

by MPR News Staff

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November 29, 2016 7:50 PM

Mpls. startup wants to simplify health insurance

It may not seem like a good time to get into the health insurance business, but a new Minneapolis startup called Bright Health is doing just that.

by Mark Zdechlik

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November 29, 2016 3:05 PM

Accountant admits stealing $3 million from Cargill

A corporate accountant in New York admitted Monday to stealing at least $3.1 million from agribusiness giant Cargill, Inc., and causing $25 million in losses to the privately held company's grain shipping operations.

by Associated Press

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November 29, 2016 3:01 PM

Pioneer Press reporters seek new owner for newspaper

Pioneer Press reporter Dave Orrick talked about the future of the paper in light major job cuts and the prospect of more.

by MPR News Staff

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November 29, 2016 1:30 PM

Health insurance premium spikes dramatically boost subsidies

MNsure officials said more people are qualifying for health plan subsidies and the subsidy amounts have jumped dramatically because of huge spikes in premium costs.

by Mark Zdechlik