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February 23, 2016 1:29 PM

Minneapolis Fed chief sees moderate U.S. growth in 2016

The nation's economy is doing pretty well and will continue growing at a moderate rate this year, new Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said Tuesday.

by Martin Moylan

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February 22, 2016 2:53 PM

Minnesota cropland values slip as grain prices fall

Minnesota farmland prices fell 5.5 percent during the first nine months of 2015, according to a University of Minnesota analysis.

by Mark Steil

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February 22, 2016 2:30 PM

CDC says it underestimated cancer risk from Lumber Liquidators flooring

Health officials say the risk of cancer from some of the retailer's laminate floor products is three times higher than previously thought.

by Jim Zarroli

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February 22, 2016 4:00 AM

Minnesota farmers find going organic no easy task

Americans' rapidly growing appetite for organic food is changing the entire U.S. food chain. Many farmers are trying to adapt, but not everybody makes it to that organic future.

by Mark Steil

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February 22, 2016 4:00 AM

Amazon's huge Shakopee operation set for 2016 opening

The center will employ about 1,000 full-time workers -- and hundreds of robots.

by Martin Moylan

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February 22, 2016 4:00 AM

UMD seeks funding for titanium mining research

UMD is seeking funding to demonstrate the viability of a new technology for processing a mineral called ilmenite.

by Dan Kraker

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February 20, 2016 4:00 AM

What food companies learn from U of M chew-bot

Some major food companies are finding ways to assess how reformulating their products affects certain properties -- like crispiness -- by having a Minnesota robot chew food.

by Annie Baxter

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February 19, 2016 2:09 PM

U.S. accuses Apple of 'repudiating' order on phone access

It represents a further escalation in a public relations battle that the two sides are waging.

by The Associated Press

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February 19, 2016 10:43 AM

Vikings stadium leak may cost $4 million to fix

Workers will need to remove the U.S. Bank Stadium sign and pull off part of the stadium's outer dark metal cladding to replace a faulty moisture barrier. Officials say it won't cost taxpayers.

by Tim Nelson