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Chipotle's food-safety woes? Don't expect sympathy from rest of industry

Chipotle's food-safety woes? Don't expect sympathy from rest of industry

Chipotle has scorned some mainstream farming practices, like GMOs and antibiotics. Now the fast-casual chain is taking hits over food safety, and past targets of its attacks are taking revenge.
by Dan Charles

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Head of LeafLine Labs to step down

Head of LeafLine Labs to step down

LeafLine Labs announced Friday that Manny Munson-Regala had resigned. LeafLine said the former state regulator would continue as an adviser but gave no reason for the departure.
by The Associated Press

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Money may not buy you love, but it sure helps

Money may not buy you love, but it sure helps

Someone has got to pay for the cocktails on the first date, dinners in that classy restaurant, the wedding by the beach -- and that messy divorce. Here are some fun facts on the economics of romance.
by Zhai Yun Tan

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John Cleese: actor, comedian -- and business creativity consultant?

John Cleese: actor, comedian -- and business creativity consultant?

One the world's funniest people is also a well-regarded business innovation expert. Speaking in the Twin Cities Friday, the Monty Python great fills in MPR News on what he's doing -- and reveals his favorite joke.

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Morgan Stanley will pay $3.2B for contributing to mortgage crisis

Morgan Stanley will pay $3.2B for contributing to mortgage crisis

The investment bank, agreeing that it misrepresented the risk and value of mortgage-backed securities, reached the settlement deal with state and federal authorities.

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Metro Transit hopes riders hop on speedy new bus line

The new A Line, Metro Transit's first rapid bus line on an urban street, is designed to attract more riders by cutting travel time and improving bus service.
by Jon Collins

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Yellen: Slower rate hikes if economy disappoints

Yellen: Slower rate hikes if economy disappoints

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the U.S. economy faces a number of global threats that could hamper growth and compel the Fed to slow the pace of future interest rate hikes.
by The Associated Press

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Hundreds protest Central States pension cuts

Hundreds protest Central States pension cuts

About 15,000 Minnesotans are affected by the Central States Pension Plan which filed an application with the Treasury last year to implement a plan to stay solvent.
by Peter Cox

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Dayton's paid parental leave pitch sets stage for debate

Dayton's paid parental leave pitch sets stage for debate

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce says more companies are finding ways to offer parental leave. But it also says it's best to let employers figure out how to do that.
by Martin Moylan

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