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April 25, 2016 4:43 PM

Can politicians really bring jobs "back" to the U.S.?

Candidates for president talk a lot about job creation -- and blame each other for job loses. But many factors are beyond the reach of government. Two experts explain how jobs are gained and lost in the modern economy.

by MPR News Staff

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April 25, 2016 4:13 PM

Petition calls for boycott of Target's 'inclusive' bathroom policy

After Target said employees and customers should use the "facility that corresponds with their gender identity," the American Family Association argued the policy was unsafe for women and kids.

by Dana Farrington

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April 25, 2016 5:00 AM

University of Minnesota alumnus co-founds coffee company

A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Andrew Healy joined forces with his best friend Alex French to found Bizzy Coffee -- a company that delivers organic, cold brew coffee.

by Associated Press

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April 25, 2016 4:00 AM

Could you come up with $400 if disaster struck?

According to the Federal Reserve Board, 47 percent of Americans would have trouble coming up with $400 for a health problem, car repair or other emergency.

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April 25, 2016 4:00 AM

Lawmakers crafting subsidy package to lure mystery plant to Iron Range

Lawmakers won't name the firm but say they must move quickly or risk losing a plant that could bring some 250 good-paying jobs to a hard-hit part of Minnesota. Not everyone's on board, however.

by Brian Bakst

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April 22, 2016 5:05 PM

Prince's wealth likely to remain a mystery in death

Media reports often put Prince's worth at as much as $300 million. Experts, however, say it's unlikely the public will completely know the extent of his wealth or who'll get it now that he's gone.

by Martin Moylan

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April 21, 2016 3:26 PM

Feds propose tougher rules governing Wall Street bonuses

Executives who get their firms in legal trouble could be forced to pay back bonuses retroactively.

by Jim Zarroli

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April 21, 2016 10:58 AM

What will Volkswagen do for its diesel customers?

Some car owners could get a cash payment of $5,000; others could receive an offer to buy their car back, according to early reports on a possible deal with U.S. regulators.

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April 20, 2016 4:50 PM

MnDOT: St. Croix Crossing will look more like a bridge by year's end

Construction on the St. Croix River bridge project is speeding up with the warmer spring weather. Officials aim to install most of the deck segments this year. But the project is still behind schedule.

by Peter Cox