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Wal-Mart, America's largest grocer, is now selling ugly fruit and vegetables

Wal-Mart, America's largest grocer, is now selling ugly fruit and vegetables

Lots of tasty, nutritious produce ends up in landfills because it doesn't meet retail beauty standards. Now Wal-Mart is testing sales of wonky apples and spuds in hundreds of Texas and Florida stores.
by Maria Godoy

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Sources: Murdochs moving to oust Roger Ailes after sexual harassment allegations

Sources: Murdochs moving to oust Roger Ailes after sexual harassment allegations

Ailes, the CEO and chairman of Fox News, has been sued by a former anchor, and other accusers have stepped forward. Fox News sources now say the Murdoch family is moving to push Ailes out.

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Photos: The new stadium says the Vikings are coming

Photos: The new stadium says the Vikings are coming

It's official -- the Vikings stadium is complete, and tours open for the public this weekend. In the meantime, here's a sneak peak.
by Courtney Perry

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Looks like a bridge: Pieces fall into place at St. Croix Crossing

Looks like a bridge: Pieces fall into place at St. Croix Crossing

St. Croix Crossing is really more like 980 mini bridges, strung end-to-end between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Those puzzle pieces are finally being fitted together.
by Tim Nelson

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Summer isn't always a vacation for families who can't afford it

Summer isn't always a vacation for families who can't afford it

If you've got kids, the summertime costs families who have to look for creative ways to afford it -- and not just financially. Research shows lower-income kids typically fall behind over the summer.

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James J. Hill library seeks 21st century role

James J. Hill library seeks 21st century role

The railroad baron and financier founded a namesake library in St. Paul to help other entrepreneurs succeed. Now, the library's leaders are adjusting its mission and purpose for the internet age.
by Martin Moylan

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