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July 1, 2014 1:30 PM

How to inspire girls to stick with computer science careers

We look at why women -- especially women of color -- are less likely to pursue a career in the computer sciences.

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July 1, 2014 11:38 AM

Protein milk deal muscles up Hormel

The deal should boost Hormel's earnings, expand its distribution channels and provide products that appeal to younger people, said Brian Yarbrough, an analyst with the investment firm Edward Jones.

by Martin Moylan

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July 1, 2014 11:30 AM

Minnesota economy prepped for strong summer, business survey shows

Minnesota is poised for continued economic growth, though there is concern about its biofuels industry, the latest Creighton University economic index shows.

by Matt Sepic

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June 30, 2014 6:05 PM

U.S. Bank pays $200 million to end federal lending probe

The Minneapolis-based financial giant ignored Federal Housing Administration insurance and other mortgage lending requirements from 2006 through 2011, causing substantial losses to taxpayers and contributing to home foreclosures nationwide.

by Martin Moylan

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June 30, 2014 1:44 PM

Timberwolves owner closes Star Tribune purchase

The sale of the Star Tribune to Minnesota billionaire Glen Taylor has been completed, the newspaper announced Monday.

by Martin Moylan

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June 30, 2014 9:00 AM

5 creative ways to pay for college

With the price of tuition showing little sign of falling from its peak, we're taking an alternate route. Two experts join us to talk about creative ways to pay for school.

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June 30, 2014 8:51 AM

SW light rail Minneapolis vote nears deadline

Every city along the proposed line has until July 14 to vote on the project. Hopkins and Minnnetonka have already approved it. St. Louis Park and Hennepin County are scheduled to vote next week, Eden Prairie the week after that.

by Curtis Gilbert

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June 29, 2014 4:36 PM

Housing market fake-outs stump economists

More than six years after the housing crash, economists are still trying to figure out what exactly is going on with the housing market. Many feel it's too hard for people to get mortgages, and say that's partly why sales are sluggish. Homebuilding remains slumped at levels not seen since World War II.

by Chris Arnold

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June 29, 2014 10:04 AM

Harley hopes an electric hog will appeal to young, urban riders

Motorcycles powered by rechargeable batteries have been buzzing around for years, capturing a small part of the U.S. motorcycle market. Harley-Davidson, meanwhile, has always been known for its gasoline-powered bikes. But that's changing, a company spokesman says. "People in an urban environment have different needs and different requirements," he says. "They're maybe running around to the grocery store."

by Chuck Quirmbach