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General Mills filed a federal lawsuit against Chobani for an advertising campaign that attacks one of the company's yogurt products, claiming it contains chemicals that could be used to kill bugs.
Medtronic merger tax advantages bring in $9.3 billion
The medical device company said it now has access to $9.3 billion that had been held by subsidiaries operating outside the U.S.
St. Cloud union leaders question move to bring in foreign workers
GNP said it's recruiting workers outside the U.S. because it couldn't find qualified candidates around St. Cloud willing to relocate, but local union officials question its intention.
Protest takes another surprise turn in St. Paul
Protesters called for justice in a 2015 police shooting, and turned their wrath to retailers.
Imation tries to evolve into data-storage survivor
Products like photo film and floppy disks didn't have the lifespan to sustain the company after its origins at 3M.
If you like cheap gasoline, January may be your lucky month
Prices already are averaging less than $2 a gallon nationwide, and a new report shows gas inventories are surging. Experts say that sets the stage for more price drops in coming days.