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May 2, 2016 12:46 PM

Retirement: How to start saving

When it comes to retirement, many Americans are unprepared. Two personal finance professionals shared their tips for starting to save.

by MPR News Staff

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May 2, 2016 9:59 AM

Bitcoin's maker revealed? Australian says he is 'Satoshi Nakamoto'

Craig Wright, 45, is an entrepreneur whose name has often been mentioned in conversations about bitcoin's creator; in recent months, he was also investigated by tax authorities.

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May 2, 2016 4:00 AM

Still a mystery, Prince's wealth may be the superstar in death

Some details of Prince's net worth may be disclosed later today in the first court hearing on his estate. Whatever its value, the superstar may end up worth more in death than in life.

by Martin Moylan

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May 2, 2016 12:00 AM

Comfrey swoops in to save ailing grocer

A 1998 tornado leveled Comfrey's grocery store, and the owner rebuilt. But a downturn in business left the store on the brink.

by Associated Press

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April 30, 2016 9:25 PM

U.S. Steel says China is using cyber stealth to steal its secrets

The steelmaker is asking a U.S. agency to investigate its claims that the Chinese government not only dumps steel at unfair prices, but also uses computer hackers to steal intellectual property.

by Marilyn Geewax

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April 29, 2016 7:41 PM

Minn. fair seeks to match small businesses with govt. contracts

Small business owners hope to find reliable revenue streams in government contracts. A recent fair near Minneapolis helped some navigate the complicated process.

by Emma Sapong

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April 29, 2016 1:23 PM

U.S. Steel says China is using cyber stealth to steal its secrets

The steelmaker is asking a U.S. agency to investigate its claims that the Chinese government not only dumps steel at unfair prices, but also uses computer hackers to steal intellectual property.

by Marilyn Geewax

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April 29, 2016 5:48 AM

Here's why Chobani gave employees a stake in the company

It's been a good week for employees of Chobani. They learned that they could eventually own about 10 percent of the rapidly expanding Greek yogurt company.

by Yuki Noguchi

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April 28, 2016 2:17 PM

Range rebound? Cliffs reiterates plan to reopen two mines this year

Officials with Cleveland-based Cliffs Natural Resources restated their intention to reopen Northshore Mining in Babbitt and Silver Bay next month in a conference call with investors Thursday morning. They also said United Taconite in Eveleth and Forbes will likely restart in the fourth quarter this year.

by Dan Kraker