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Business and Economic News

Best Buy reports weak holiday shopping results, outlook

Best Buy reports weak holiday shopping results, outlook

Best Buy's shares sank Thursday after the nation's largest consumer electronics chain reduced its sales outlook for the fourth quarter as it reported weak holiday business in mobile phones and personal devices.
by The Associated Press

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Norwood farmer: 2015 season earns a 'C'

Norwood farmer: 2015 season earns a 'C'

Minnesota farmers enjoyed a bumper crop in 2015, but that helped drive prices down.
by Cathy Wurzer

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SuperValu posts drop in 3Q profit and revenue

Based in Eden Prairie, the company operates several grocery chains, including Cub Foods, Farm Fresh and Hornbacher's.
by The Associated Press

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FCC auction could alter wireless, TV industries in Minn.

The Federal Communications Commission is getting ready for a big auction that could change what you can see on television.

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Can Silver Bay survive latest round of mining layoffs?

Can Silver Bay survive latest round of mining layoffs?

It's impossible to escape mining's fingerprints on Silver Bay, a northshore town hit hard by recent layoffs at the taconite plant.
by Dan Kraker

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David Bowie also left his mark on Wall Street

David Bowie also left his mark on Wall Street

He was the first musician to package his future royalties into a bond and sell them to investors.
by Jim Zarroli

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Are you middle class? This calculator will tell you

Are you middle class? This calculator will tell you

The number of Americans who consider themselves middle class is dropping. But what's the reality?
by MPR News Staff

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