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October 14, 2015 5:25 PM

Forest Service: Proposed groundwater study near BWCA poses few concerns

The U.S. Forest Service has found few significant environmental effects in its assessment of Twin Metals' plan to drill groundwater wells near Ely.

by Dan Kraker

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October 14, 2015 2:49 PM

How VW's drive to be No. 1 may have put it in reverse

VW top managers, in their single-minded quest to be the leader, very likely sowed the seeds of the company's downfall, analysts say.

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October 14, 2015 1:11 PM

Hodges retreats on 'fair scheduling' rules for Mpls. businesses

Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges on Wednesday pulled back on her controversial proposal to require city businesses compensate workers for any unexpected scheduling changes.

by Curtis Gilbert

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October 14, 2015 1:10 PM

Couple hopes to restore MN's 'Restaurant Capital of the World'

A year since the tiny northern Minnesota community of Dorset lost two of its four eateries in a fire, there's a plan to resurrect them.

by John Enger

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October 14, 2015 12:43 PM

Radio or streaming service: Where do you listen to music?

With more music radio choices than ever, how are listeners' habits changing? Where do people discover new music? And do listeners care about having a deejay?

by MPR News Staff

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October 14, 2015 11:02 AM

Jarden buying parent company of Jostens for about $1.5B

Aside from providing rings for athletes, Minneapolis-based Jostens also produces yearbooks, caps and gowns, diplomas and varsity jackets.

by The Associated Press

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October 13, 2015 5:08 PM

Worker shortage worries drive Twin Cities recruitment push

Concerned about a worker shortage that could top 100,000 in five years, Twin Cities business leaders on Tuesday launched a new effort to bring top talent to the region and keep it here.

by Martin Moylan

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October 13, 2015 2:59 PM

300 jobs lost as SW Minnesota beef plant closes

PM Beef says it's looking to sell its Windom, Minn., plant and hopes to find a buyer that will resume operations there.

by Mark Steil

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October 13, 2015 1:39 PM

Companies pushed to go green find sustainability pays off

Many companies swear sustainability is part of their culture, though those claims are increasingly likely to be questioned. 3M and other companies are finding good things can come from that pressure.

by Martin Moylan