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Business and Economic News

A 'collision of visions' over Sand Prairie logging

A 'collision of visions' over Sand Prairie logging

Two views of the same scene are part of a collision of visions at the end of a long road near where the Zumbro River enters the Mississippi River near Kellogg.
by The Associated Press

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Deep in winter, Duluth's ship repair season hums

Deep in winter, Duluth's ship repair season hums

Great Lakes ship owners are investing more than $100 million this winter to upgrade vessels. But finishing by spring takes "swat teams" of workers and a ballet of cranes. Here's how it's done.
by Dan Kraker

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St. Cloud waitress has 65 years of experience

St. Cloud waitress has 65 years of experience

Clara Riley started waitressing when she was a 16-year-old. She's now 81.

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Chipotle's food-safety woes? Don't expect sympathy from rest of industry

Chipotle's food-safety woes? Don't expect sympathy from rest of industry

Chipotle has scorned some mainstream farming practices, like GMOs and antibiotics. Now the fast-casual chain is taking hits over food safety, and past targets of its attacks are taking revenge.
by Dan Charles

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Head of LeafLine Labs to step down

Head of LeafLine Labs to step down

LeafLine Labs announced Friday that Manny Munson-Regala had resigned. LeafLine said the former state regulator would continue as an adviser but gave no reason for the departure.
by The Associated Press

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Money may not buy you love, but it sure helps

Money may not buy you love, but it sure helps

Someone has got to pay for the cocktails on the first date, dinners in that classy restaurant, the wedding by the beach -- and that messy divorce. Here are some fun facts on the economics of romance.
by Zhai Yun Tan

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John Cleese: actor, comedian -- and business creativity consultant?

John Cleese: actor, comedian -- and business creativity consultant?

One the world's funniest people is also a well-regarded business innovation expert. Speaking in the Twin Cities Friday, the Monty Python great fills in MPR News on what he's doing -- and reveals his favorite joke.

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Morgan Stanley will pay $3.2B for contributing to mortgage crisis

Morgan Stanley will pay $3.2B for contributing to mortgage crisis

The investment bank, agreeing that it misrepresented the risk and value of mortgage-backed securities, reached the settlement deal with state and federal authorities.

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Metro Transit hopes riders hop on speedy new bus line

The new A Line, Metro Transit's first rapid bus line on an urban street, is designed to attract more riders by cutting travel time and improving bus service.
by Jon Collins

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