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April 21, 2015 4:00 AM

Robots help fill gaps in Minnesota's workforce

Minnesota manufacturers are turning to robots to help ease a labor shortage. They're especially helpful to companies in small towns.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 20, 2015 9:01 AM

'I Live the Life I Love' part of new release from Secret Stash Records

The label is releasing a series of six discs featuring music recorded in the 1960s for Chicago-based soul labels run by two brothers.

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April 20, 2015 8:40 AM

Republicans unveil plans for major tax cuts

Also this week, the full House and the Senate begin voting on a series of finance bills that will shape the next two-year budget.

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April 20, 2015 4:00 AM

Norm Coleman's group: Here, an attack ad; there, a pat on the back

Under the former senator's leadership, the American Action Network is praising Republicans and working toward a 'governing, conservative majority.'

by Brett Neely

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April 20, 2015 4:00 AM

Target plans to get to know you better

Target plans to create an internal center for data analysis that would yield more personalized email marketing, more tailored promotions and personalized offers delivered through the company's Cartwheel smartphone app.

by Martin Moylan