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December 30, 2015 6:11 AM

Spotify faces class action for copyright infringement

If the songwriters prevail it could cost Spotify tens of millions of dollars in unpaid royalties.

by Laura Sydell and Alina Selyukh

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December 29, 2015 5:06 PM

For Target, 2015 brought layoffs, empty shelves and hope

The new CEO pulled the plug on the retailer's venture in Canada, among other dramatic moves.

by Martin Moylan

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December 28, 2015 3:44 PM

Business groups protest automatic tobacco tax hike

The increase, indexed to inflation, will put the tax per pack of cigarettes at $3.54.

by Mark Zdechlik

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December 28, 2015 4:00 AM

MN rail inspector's quest: Find the flaws, stop a future accident

Loose spikes or broken rails can trigger a deadly train accident. Rich McCumber's job is to catch those problems first. A day on the tracks outside the Twin Cities shows that's no easy task.

by Dan Gunderson

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December 24, 2015 6:52 AM

Essar Steel given deadline to agree to loan payback plan

Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday informed company officials that they had a week to reach a repayment plan for nearly $66 million in state loans toward construction at the Nashwauk taconite plant site.

by The Associated Press

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December 23, 2015 4:43 PM

Low gas prices expected to continue in 2016

The average U.S. household has saved an estimated $700 this year because of lower gas prices -- and drivers can expect more savings in 2016.

by Jeff Brady

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December 23, 2015 4:00 AM

Tightening labor market may open doors to Minnesotans of color

With the state facing a big slowdown in the growth of its workforce, employers increasingly see the need to find more workers among minority groups. Observers say that focus is long overdue.

by Martin Moylan

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December 22, 2015 6:26 PM

Iron Range makes sure White House gets the message

Obama's chief of staff heard speaker after speaker blame shuttered taconite plants on illegal dumping of foreign steel.

by Dan Kraker

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December 22, 2015 1:40 PM

Chris Farrell and Dr. Penny Wheeler, CEO of Allina Health

Allina Health CEO Dr. Penny Wheeler is the guest in Chris Farrell's "Conversations on the Creative Economy" series. A doctor trained at the University of Minnesota, Penny Wheeler is the leader of 13 hospitals, 61 clinics and 15 pharmacies.