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Allina says more striking nurses returning to work

Allina says more striking nurses returning to work

Allina Health says 502 union-represented nurses have asked to be scheduled for regular shifts. More than 4,000 nurses have been off the job since Labor Day in a dispute over health insurance.
by Martin Moylan

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Bass tournament on Mille Lacs Lake gives tourism a boost

Bass tournament on Mille Lacs Lake gives tourism a boost

A $1 million purse is up for grabs this weekend as Mille Lacs Lake hosts the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship, a tournament that's expected to give a badly needed $3 million boost to the local tourism economy.
by Associated Press

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U.S. Bank plays Minnesota nice while Wells Fargo struggles

The bank says it'll leave customers to decide where to take their business as Wells Fargo's business practices come under scrutiny.
by Martin Moylan

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Rochester hopes creative installations spark talk of downtown's future

Rochester hopes creative installations spark talk of downtown's future

A huge rocking chair and a massive set of chimes are among the temporary sculptures people will see in downtown Rochester this weekend as officials try to kindle public excitement for the Destination Medical Center.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota Power rate cut approved for mines, paper mills

Regulators have approved lower electrical rates for mines and paper mills, but have told Minnesota Power it needs to justify its plan recapture that lost revenue by raising rates for residential customers.
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Workplace dangers take the stage in Allina nurses strike

Allina Health officials downplayed striking nurses concerns that the company would step back from an agreement to boost hospital security.
by Lorna Benson

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MN jobless rate ticks up to 4 percent in August; 1,500 jobs lost

MN jobless rate ticks up to 4 percent in August; 1,500 jobs lost

Minnesota's jobless rate rose to 4 percent in August as employers cut 1,500 jobs, state officials said Thursday. It was the first time in more than two years that Minnesota's rate touched 4 percent.
by MPR News Staff

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