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Widow's invention might have saved her husband

Widow's invention might have saved her husband

Marie Johnson's electronic stethoscope captured evidence of the arterial blockages that took her husband's life at 43. Now she hopes to market the device.
by Martin Moylan

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'Black Gold Boom': The decision to drill

'Black Gold Boom': The decision to drill

Todd Melby's documentary focuses on Three Affiliated Tribes' decision to drill for oil on tribal lands in North Dakota.
by MPR News Staff

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MNsure names sole finalist for CEO job

Business executive Mark Nyquist is in line to get the job, although MNsure's board chair says there are no guarantees.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota Historical Society bids $4.5M for archdiocese building

Minnesota Historical Society bids $4.5M for archdiocese building

The society would use the St. Paul property for parking for people visiting the Minnesota History Center and James J. Hill House. The building itself would be used for offices, meetings and storage.
by Jon Collins

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How to make nonprofits better: focus on the money

Dan Pallotta, author and charity activist, speaks about ways to re-energize nonprofits and how to attract top talent from the private sector.

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Reward cards: Sales gimmick or life savers?

Reward cards: Sales gimmick or life savers?

Food-safety officials say the info collected on customer purchases can help spread the word about food recalls.
by Lorna Benson

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Federal jury to settle bitter battle between sweeteners

Federal jury to settle bitter battle between sweeteners

Big Sugar and Big Corn face off in court this week in a bitter, multibillion-dollar battle of sweeteners that boils down to a mix of science, semantics and marketing.
by The Associated Press

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If the shoe fits: The rise of the stylish comfort shoe

If the shoe fits: The rise of the stylish comfort shoe

When it comes to women's shoes, fashion often trumps function. But as women age, comfort starts to compete with style. Cue the rise of the trendy comfort shoe.
by Shereen Marisol Meraji

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