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June 21, 2016 4:34 PM

Jennie-O settles sex discrimination suit

The U.S. Department of Labor says the company will have to pay $492,000 in back wages to 339 women who were denied entry level jobs at a turkey processing facility in Willmar.

by Tim Nelson

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June 21, 2016 4:06 PM

Even a small meal for a doctor can tip the balance for a brand-name drug

Researchers say the time doctors spend with drug company representatives when they are dropping off meals is probably more important than the food in influencing prescription choices.

by Charles Ornstein

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June 21, 2016 8:47 AM

Why are Allina nurses striking for 7 days?

A U professor says the limited strike is a strategy to put pressure on the company without exposing workers to income loss and uncertainty of a traditional strike.

by Jon Collins

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June 20, 2016 4:44 PM

Minnesota health officials warn about handling chicks, young poultry

The Minnesota Department of Health has issued a warning about handling baby chicks or other young poultry after tracing nine recent cases of salmonella to people touching young birds.

by Mark Steil

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June 20, 2016 6:00 AM

Welcome to Mongolia's new postal system: An atlas of random words

Turns out it's often tough to track down an address in Mongolia. So, the country asked a British startup to help overhaul its address system, using random three-word phrases to make it more exact.

by Eric McDaniel

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June 20, 2016 5:00 AM

Rio's governor declares 'state of calamity' ahead of Olympic games

Just seven weeks before the opening ceremony of the Olympics, the governor of Rio de Janeiro has declared a "state of calamity." He says the state's government is bankrupt.

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June 20, 2016 12:00 AM

Live at National Press Club: FCC chairman Tom Wheeler

The head of the Federal Communications Commission Tom Wheeler talks about next generation wireless, cable competition, net neutrality, the future of broadcasting, and other mysteries of our rapidly changing communication technologies.

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June 19, 2016 6:00 AM

Nurses launch 7-day strike at Allina facilities

As expected, about 4,800 nurses walked out of five Twin Cities area Allina facilities at 7 a.m. Sunday. Health benefits remain the main dispute in contract talks. No new talks are scheduled.

by Matt Sepic