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September 16, 2014 8:30 AM

After Peterson revelations, Radisson suspends Vikings sponsorship

The Minnetonka-based company said it "takes this matter very seriously particularly in light of our long-standing commitment to the protection of children."

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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September 16, 2014 8:08 AM

Too few university jobs for America's young scientists

Imagine a job where about half of all the work is being done by people who are in training. That's, in fact, what happens in the world of biological and medical research.

by Richard Harris

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September 16, 2014 6:39 AM

US oil supply, calls to end export ban rise together

The U.S. banned oil exports decades ago as part of a plan to insulate the country against supply and price shocks.

by Jeff Brady

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September 16, 2014 6:30 AM

GM ignition-switch defect now linked to 19 deaths

A special compensation fund for victims of GM's faulty ignition switch has issued its first report.

by Tracy Samilton

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September 15, 2014 9:46 AM

Microsoft to buy Minecraft maker for $2.5 billion

Minecraft, which lets users build in and explore a Lego-like virtual multiplayer world, is the most popular online game on Xbox and the top paid app in the U.S.

by The Associated Press

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September 15, 2014 3:00 AM

Reality check for young farmers: It's an expensive and complicated 'habit'

Some of the steepest learning curves come when young farmers learn they also need to become competent bookkeepers and marketers.

by Dan Charles and Allison Aubrey

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September 14, 2014 4:39 PM

Ministry shipping socks to the Bakken oil patch

There's plenty of oil, and a booking economy in North Dakota's oil fields -- but evidently a sock shortage as winter approaches.

by The Associated Press

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September 12, 2014 11:50 AM

Pioneer Press owner Digital First Media considers selling papers

Digital First Media properties include scores of newspapers across the country, including the San Jose Mercury News and the Denver Post.

by Martin Moylan

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September 12, 2014 9:00 AM

How to become a successful entrepreneur in Minnesota

Of the nearly 1,300 entries at the 2014 Minnesota Cup, Deepinder Singh was the 10th annual grand prize winner for his energy-saving business plan 75F.