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American Indians still haven't recovered from costs of buffalo slaughter, study shows
Tribal nations that once relied on bison have per capita incomes today that are 20 to 40 percent below the average of all American Indian nations.
UnitedHealthcare will stop sharing data with research group
The Health Care Cost Institute has helped researchers use data from United and other national health insurers to study spiking insulin costs, hysterectomy trends and the market power of hospitals.
Schafer: In light of 2017 law, Minn. needs to take a look at its income tax
Perhaps it's time for at least a little concern that Minnesota, a state that gets more than half its general fund revenue from individual income taxes, has the kind of problem that has been brewing elsewhere.
Mall of America water park plan a deep dive into creative accounting
Bloomington has spent months devising an intricate plan that officials say will both lower borrowing costs and shield property taxpayers from risk.
Gone in a New York minute: How the Amazon deal fell apart
Hostile hearings, anti-Amazon rallies ensued.
To clean up the murky Minnesota, state must control septic systems and livestock manure
Cleaning up bacterial pollution will cost $4 million to $10 million over two decades, according to a new MPCA plan, the state's latest effort to solve a decades-old pollution problem.
Google reaped millions in tax breaks as it secretly expanded its footprint in U.S.
The company has reaped millions in tax breaks as it secretly expanded in U.S.
NASA wants to get to the moon 'as fast as possible,' but it's not alone
Countries, companies set sights on moon, beyond.
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Lee Schafer
Schafer: In light of 2017 law, Minn. needs to take a look at its income tax
Perhaps it's time for at least a little concern that Minnesota, a state that gets more than half its general fund revenue from individual income taxes, has the kind of problem that has been brewing elsewhere.
Neal St. Anthony
Perforce leads a list of fast-growing, privately held Twin Cities software firms
The company plans to double revenue within 24 months through organic growth and acquisitions.
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Coal train derails near Cloquet, sending 40 cars off tracks
Crews were working Saturday night to clean up coal spilled when a BNSF train derailed by the frozen St. Louis River near Cloquet, Minn. Forty…
Minnesota Department of Transportation did not audit some limos for more than a year
After a horrific limousine crash killed 20 people in upstate New York last fall, the Minnesota Department of Transportation assured the public that state regulations…
Anoka County works to attract businesses with new website, economic development leader
The goal, officials said, is to offer a regional tool in an area — economic development — that typically is handled by each city independently.
Spinal cord stimulator shows promise with some paralyzed patients in Mpls. study
Local study reports early success with stimulator implant from Abbott Labs.
Explore your options when required retirement distributions kick in
Like so many laws attached to retirement savings plans, there are twists and traps for the unwary.
Next C.H. Robinson CEO says technology is transforming freight business
Bob Biesterfeld faces a number of challenges brought about by technological changes in the trucking and shipping industry, including increased digital competition.
New post-retirement job: Making the world a better place
Burnout, age discrimination, health issues and new technologies that eliminate jobs or make veteran workers' skills outdated conspire against those who try.
Don't let others select your financial adviser
Going beyond personal recommendations when choosing financial assistance is essential to ensure you make the right pick
Pictionary-like game could help give robots some common sense
In Seattle, computer scientists are working on imbuing software with humanlike abilities to recognize images and understand language.
Market recap: Nvidia shares up on strong earnings, outlook
The chipmaker's fourth-quarter profit and outlook for the current year beat Wall Street forecasts.