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September 4, 2015 2:32 PM

Science Museum ends legal fight over leaky building

The museum will focus on securing $26 million in state and private money for repairs to the 15-year-old building.

by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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September 4, 2015 12:12 PM

St. Croix bridge opening pushed back to 2017

The St. Croix Crossing project connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin near Stillwater was expected to open fall 2016, but the "methods of construction are taking longer than anticipated," MnDOT said Friday.

by Peter Cox

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September 4, 2015 9:26 AM

Unemployment rate dips to 5.1 percent amid 173,000 new jobs

The latest job-creation figure fell short of economists' forecasts. But the reports from the Department of Labor added a total of 44,000 jobs to the tallies for June and July.

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September 4, 2015 6:55 AM

August jobless data to influence Fed's decision on hiking interest rates

The monthly jobs report could tip the balance for the Federal Reserve. Policymakers are weighing whether to raise the Fed's official interest rates later this month.

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September 3, 2015 3:29 PM

Temp jobs, part-time needs drive MN job vacancies

Minnesota employers had nearly 100,000 job openings from April to June, the highest level in 14 years, state officials said Thursday. Most were for part-time, temporary or seasonal work.

by MPR News Staff

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September 3, 2015 1:57 PM

Personal finance with Ruth Hayden: Rethinking retirement

How to retire in stages.

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September 3, 2015 9:05 AM

General Mills sells Green Giant, Le Sueur business

The Golden Valley-based food company is selling its Green Giant and Le Sueur vegetable operations to B&G Foods Inc. for about $765 million in cash.

by Martin Moylan

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September 3, 2015 4:00 AM

Expect more? Empty shelves frustrate Target customers, execs

Target once downplayed its problems keeping stores stocked with merchandise. Target CEO Brian Cornell now says the empty shelves are a serious problem that must be solved.

by Martin Moylan

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September 3, 2015 4:00 AM

On the farm, a great growing season can't do it all

Larry Dreier has never seen a growing season this good. But his dairy operation will be lucky to break even.

by Jim Bickal

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September 2, 2015 4:00 AM

As prices slump, metal recyclers steel themselves

China's slowdown is having ripple effects around the world, including in Minnesota.

by Matt Sepic

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