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