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October 7, 2015 5:38 AM

MN Supreme Court: Payday loan limits constitutional

The Minnesota Supreme Court today upheld the state's payday lending law that curbed high-interest, short-term loans to mostly low-income people who can't stretch a paycheck.

by Bob Collins

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October 6, 2015 4:35 PM

Polaris recalls 53K off-road vehicles over fuel tank concerns

A possible manufacturing error that could cause fires is prompting Polaris Industries to recall some 2015 RZR 900 and RZR 1000 model vehicles.

by Martin Moylan

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October 6, 2015 4:20 PM

Unable to gin up business, PedalPub rides out of Rochester

The people-powered, slow-moving beer bar entered the Rochester market in 2013 but never caught on with the city's party crowd.

by Elizabeth Baier

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October 6, 2015 3:57 PM

Fall color wagon rides powered by 1,700-pound horses: The side hustle

When the fall leaves turn bright and the mosquitoes die, Andy Branham is out with his massive Percheron horses.

by John Enger

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October 6, 2015 1:34 PM

Minnesota organizers to speak at White House labor summit

The two Minnesotans who'll speak lead groups of low-wage workers including fast food employees and janitors, people who typically haven't been represented by organized labor.

by Jon Collins

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October 6, 2015 12:04 PM

3M closing the book on its e-library service

3M has given up trying to topple the leading electronic book provider, Cleveland-based Overdrive. The Twin Cities-based company said it would sell the operation to an investor group.

by Martin Moylan

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October 6, 2015 11:00 AM

FAA proposes $1.9 million fine against photo company over drone use

The Federal Aviation Administration said it was the largest civil penalty the agency has ever proposed after drone use allegedly endangered airspace safety.

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October 5, 2015 5:51 PM

UnitedHealth to hire 1,700 in Twin Cities

The company says it hopes to fill a variety of positions, including finance, sales, marketing, and information technology, and is also hiring 140 in Duluth.

by Matt Sepic

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October 5, 2015 4:19 PM

General Mills recalls Cheerios over gluten concerns

General Mills is voluntarily recalling about 1.8 million boxes of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios produced at its Lodi, Calif., operation that were labeled gluten-free but contain wheat.

by MPR News Staff