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October 20, 2015 4:54 PM

Here's why JetBlue is farming at a New York airport

The goal of the tarmac farm? To promote urban agriculture, make a living lab for children, and supply crew members with free produce.

by Kylie Mohr

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October 20, 2015 3:49 PM

Make-A-Wish Minnesota cuts ties with St. Paul car donation charity

Car Donation Foundation was accused last week of putting little money toward its advertised mission while steering millions to for-profit companies owned by the group's founders.

by The Associated Press

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October 20, 2015 1:52 PM

Bumper corn, soybean crops forecast in Minnesota, Wisconsin

While prices for corn and beans in both states are the lowest in five years, it takes time for the effects of price and supply changes to trickle down to consumers, officials said.

by The Associated Press

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October 20, 2015 6:38 AM

Residents, business owners decry Grand Ave. parking meter plan

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman's plan to put parking meters on Grand Avenue has run into furious opposition.

by Curtis Gilbert

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October 20, 2015 4:00 AM

Bemidji Ben Franklin closes; marks end of dime store era

There isn't much left of the Ben Franklin chain that once had thousands of rural stores.

by John Enger

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October 19, 2015 5:35 PM

From humble beginnings to global power, Cargill marks 150 years

From its beginnings at the close of the Civil War, the commodities trader and processor has grown to become the largest privately held company in the country, with more than 150,000 employees worldwide.

by Tim Nelson

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October 19, 2015 3:20 PM

Survey: Half of food workers go to work sick because they have to

The employees say they can't afford to stay home or don't want to let their co-workers down, a survey finds. That puts consumers at risk of getting sick from contaminated food.

by Lynne Shallcross

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October 19, 2015 11:28 AM

Despite CEO threat, Cliffs says no plans to shut Iron Range plants

Cliffs Natural Resources on Monday backed away from its CEO's vow to close one of its Minnesota Iron Range plants as soon as a rival operation opened.

by MPR News Staff

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October 19, 2015 8:26 AM

Is Wall Street eating your 401(k) nest egg?

High fees are eroding the retirement savings of millions of Americans, but employers who shop around can find better options for their 401(k) plans. A small Minnesota firm offers a dramatic example.

by Chris Arnold

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October 19, 2015 6:00 AM

Divisions deep over feds' back-up plan to kill birds if avian flu returns

If avian flu returns to Minnesota, there's no doubt infected poultry flocks would have to be killed. But new federal rules on how to kill them has ignited a controversy.

by Mark Steil

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