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Business and Economic News

Conversations on the creative economy: Nancy Lyons

Conversations on the creative economy: Nancy Lyons

Nancy Lyons, founder and CEO of Clockwork Active Media in Minneapolis, tells MPR's Chris Farrell how to encourage creativity and innovation and to motivate people to bring their "best selves" to work. She says there is no "work-life balance," it's all life.

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Most Americans are no longer middle class

Most Americans are no longer middle class

Americans have experienced "a demographic shift that could signal a tipping point," Pew researchers concluded Wednesday.
by Marilyn Geewax

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Vikings stadium builder nets St. Paul soccer stadium gig

Vikings stadium builder nets St. Paul soccer stadium gig

Mortenson Construction has been selected to build the new Minnesota United pro soccer stadium in St. Paul. Kansas City-based Populous will design the facility.
by Tim Nelson

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What Japan can teach the U.S. about women in the workplace

As Americans face ever-increasing rates for child care, can the U.S. learn lessons from Japan about a creative way to bolster the economy?
by Chris Farrell

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Klobuchar: Big beer merger could hamper craft brews

Klobuchar: Big beer merger could hamper craft brews

Senators raised questions at a hearing Tuesday on the proposed $107 billion takeover by the world's largest brewer, Anheuser Busch InBev, of rival SABMiller.
by The Associated Press

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Mobile recruiting: The key to your next job could be in your pocket

Mobile recruiting: The key to your next job could be in your pocket

More job seekers are applying for work from their smartphones. Employers who are trying to push mobile recruiting say that in the tightening job market, it's important to be on the small screen.
by Yuki Noguchi

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FTC sues to block Office Depot, Staples merger

FTC sues to block Office Depot, Staples merger

The Federal Trade Commission says the proposed $6.3 billion merger would violate antitrust laws.
by Jim Zarroli

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Business finds traction with Jewish-themed building blocks

Business finds traction with Jewish-themed building blocks

Yitzy Kasowitz works at a Minneapolis company called Brickmania, which makes unofficial Lego building kits. He came up with the idea for Jbrick when he was asked to make a couple of menorahs for a holiday display.
by The Associated Press

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Falling oil prices hit levels not seen since 2009

Falling oil prices hit levels not seen since 2009

Oil prices have fallen more than 40 percent in the past year, as the industry confronts a worldwide oversupply problem.
by Jim Zarroli

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