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The 40 hour work week for a full-time employee has been trimmed to 30 hours at some Swedish firms, and studies have found that the result is more productivity and better morale.
From humble beginnings to global power, Cargill marks 150 years
From its beginnings at the close of the Civil War, the commodities trader and processor has grown to become the largest privately held company in the country, with more than 150,000 employees worldwide.
Should Minnesota increase the minimum wage?
Today a student in the University of Minnesota's debate team supports an increased minimum wage in Minnesota.
Track cyclists in Minnesota are trying to buck the trend of a mostly male sport by lowering the barriers to expensive, elite competition.
Hmong farmers work to get produce in stores, schools
Like many Hmong farmers, Teng Thao's family sold vegetables at Twin Cities farmers' markets for years, but now they also sell fresh produce to grocery stores, co-ops and public schools.
Should physician-assisted suicide be legalized nationally?
Today we welcome members of the University of Minnesota debate team to argue national legislation for physician-assisted suicide.