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Farmers have been enjoying the fruits of bee labor for 9,000 years

Farmers have been enjoying the fruits of bee labor for 9,000 years

Beekeeping plays a vital role in modern agriculture. New research shows farmers have been fostering a sweet relationship with honey producers for at least 9,000 years, much earlier than previously thought.
by Jeremy Cherfas

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Group unveils undercover video from Minnesota slaughterhouse

Compassion Over Killing says the video from a Quality Pork Processors plant in Austin shows workers taking inhumane shortcuts to keep slaughter lines moving.
by The Associated Press

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Appleton sees jobs, state sees problems reopening private prison

Appleton sees jobs, state sees problems reopening private prison

Appleton hopes to convince the state to lease space in the closed prison, arguing it would bring jobs and help reduce prison overcrowding. State officials, however, don't like the idea of for-profit prisons.
by Mark Steil

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Campbell's tries to soup up its chicken noodle recipe

Campbell's tries to soup up its chicken noodle recipe

Amid changing consumer preferences and slumping soup sales, the company has tinkered with its classic soup recipe, cutting the number of ingredients to 20 from 30.

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Top Treasury aide during financial crisis tapped to run Minneapolis Fed

Top Treasury aide during financial crisis tapped to run Minneapolis Fed

Neel Kashkari was one of the most public faces of the federal government's response to the 2008 financial crisis. He was named Tuesday as the next president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
by Tom Weber

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Workers march through Minneapolis for wages, scheduling

Workers march through Minneapolis for wages, scheduling

Fast-food and janitorial workers and their supporters are marching in Minneapolis today to demand higher wages, fair scheduling and safe workplaces.
by Jon Collins

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Mall of America opens first phase of expansion

Mall of America opens first phase of expansion

It's the largest update since the MOA opened 23 years ago, and paves the way to nearly doubling the Bloomington mall's size.
by Tim Nelson

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Investigation probes what caused 2 Wis. train derailments

Investigation probes what caused 2 Wis. train derailments

A 25-car derailment near Alma on Saturday morning spilled about 20,000 gallons of ethanol into the Mississippi River. Another train spilled crude oil in Watertown on Sunday.
by Jon Collins

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