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Business and Economic News

SEIU janitors begin pickets over wages, sick time

SEIU janitors begin pickets over wages, sick time

Thousands of unionized Twin Cities janitors are expected to participate in a 24-hour strike Wednesday.
by Jon Collins

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OPEC tries to freeze oil output, but most say effort will melt away

OPEC tries to freeze oil output, but most say effort will melt away

Drivers may start to see an uptick in gas prices, but the cause won't be OPEC, analysts say. Prices will drift up with a switch to pricier summer blends, not because OPEC gets its act together."
by Marilyn Geewax

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New Minnesota Zoo director takes his post

New Minnesota Zoo director takes his post

John Frawley had his first day on the new job Tuesday. He replaces Lee Ehmke, who took a job with the Houston Zoo.
by Peter Cox

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$15M dispute over Vikings stadium costs nearing deal

$15M dispute over Vikings stadium costs nearing deal

The financial dispute over cost overruns at the Minnesota Vikings stadium is nearing a settlement.
by Tim Nelson

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New Mpls. Fed chief: U.S. should look at breaking up biggest banks

New Mpls. Fed chief: U.S. should look at breaking up biggest banks

Neel Kashkari sent shock waves through the financial world on Tuesday in his first speech as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
by Martin Moylan

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New security checkpoint system now open at MSP airport

The Terminal 1 checkpoint is part of a years-long overhaul designed to get travelers to their planes faster.
by Tim Nelson

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Demand for I.T. workers may offer a way to close jobs gap

Demand for I.T. workers may offer a way to close jobs gap

Strong demand for people with information technology skills could help shrink the gap in employment and wages between whites and minorities in Minnesota.
by Martin Moylan

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'Narconomics': How drug cartels operate like Walmart

'Narconomics': How drug cartels operate like Walmart

Reporter Tom Wainwright says cartels that control the region's drug trade use business models that are surprisingly similar to those of big-box stores and franchises.

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Twin Cities janitors to strike on Wednesday

Thousands of Twin Cities janitors will walk off the job after their contract deadline passed Sunday night.
by Matt Sepic

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