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St. Paul hotel and restaurant businessman Bill Morrissey dies

Bill Morrissey, 61, died on Monday. His company, Morrissey Hospitality, ran the St. Paul Hotel and several other Twin Cities hotels and restaurants.
by Peter Cox

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Cray pulling up St. Paul stakes for Mall of America

Ending weeks of speculation, Cray Inc. said Tuesday it will move its St. Paul offices along with some 350 employees into a newly built office complex at the Mall of America.
by MPR News Staff

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Can politicians really bring jobs "back" to the U.S.?

Candidates for president talk a lot about job creation -- and blame each other for job loses. But many factors are beyond the reach of government. Two experts explain how jobs are gained and lost in the modern economy.
by MPR News Staff

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Petition calls for boycott of Target's 'inclusive' bathroom policy

Petition calls for boycott of Target's 'inclusive' bathroom policy

After Target said employees and customers should use the "facility that corresponds with their gender identity," the American Family Association argued the policy was unsafe for women and kids.
by Dana Farrington

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University of Minnesota alumnus co-founds coffee company

University of Minnesota alumnus co-founds coffee company

A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Andrew Healy joined forces with his best friend Alex French to found Bizzy Coffee -- a company that delivers organic, cold brew coffee.
by Associated Press

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Could you come up with $400 if disaster struck?

Could you come up with $400 if disaster struck?

According to the Federal Reserve Board, 47 percent of Americans would have trouble coming up with $400 for a health problem, car repair or other emergency.

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Lawmakers crafting subsidy package to lure mystery plant to Iron Range

Lawmakers won't name the firm but say they must move quickly or risk losing a plant that could bring some 250 good-paying jobs to a hard-hit part of Minnesota. Not everyone's on board, however.
by Brian Bakst

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Prince's wealth likely to remain a mystery in death

Prince's wealth likely to remain a mystery in death

Media reports often put Prince's worth at as much as $300 million. Experts, however, say it's unlikely the public will completely know the extent of his wealth or who'll get it now that he's gone.
by Martin Moylan

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