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Hotel security becomes more sophisticated to deal with threats like Mali attacks
Staffs are trained to deal with threats from thefts to terrorism attacks like in Mali.
Business
Minnesota's hard-hit turkey growers can still find reason for thanks
Bird flu has not returned and state flock numbers coming back.
Business
Farmer-owned cooperative CHS Inc. profits fell 28 percent in 2015
Annual profit declines 28 percent for the nation's largest farmer-owned cooperative.
Business
Blue Cross to open office in Minneapolis, add 70 jobs
At least 70 jobs will be added as the Eagan-based insurer increases business with state.
Business
Tactile Medical braces for new Medicare rules that will tighten access to its pneumatic compression pump
Rules will tighten access for thousands who may want to use a pneumatic compression pump that helps to treat lymphedema.
Business
Select Comfort files trade complaint, alleges three companies are importing copycat beds
The Plymouth-based maker of Sleep Number beds alleges patents have been violated.
Business
Chinese companies are learning that investing in Africa isn't easy
Investments have been hindered by instability there, much like Western countries have discovered.
Business
Pfizer nabs Allergan for $160 billion, will move its tax headquarters to Ireland
It is the largest deal by value in U.S. history. And it adds to the list of American companies that have lowered their tax burden by swallowing a company that's headquartered outside the country.
Business
Tekne Awards go to 15 winners for science, technology achievements
Winners ranged from state agencies and small firms to large corporations with global operations.
Business
They don't levitate, but hoverboards flying high this holiday season
They don't actually hover, but hoverboards are the hottest hard-to-get item for the holidays.
Business
JW Marriott hotel opens at Mall of America just in time for Black Friday
The new JW Marriott at the Mall of America opened Monday, just in time for holiday shopping. It is the first location in Minnesota for the luxury brand and the 25th location in the United States.
Variety
Charlie Boone, legendary WCCO morning radio host, dies at 88
"Boone and Erickson," Boone's 37-year collaboration with Roger Erickson, was one of the most popular shows on radio from the 1960s to the 1990s.
Pfizer, Allergan combining in $160B deal to create world's biggest drugmaker
Pfizer and Allergan will join in a $160 billion deal to create the world's largest drugmaker.
Business
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Hospitals re-examining security after St. Cloud shooting
Hospital officials say the number of nurses and aides injured by patients or visitors spiked last year.
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When MOA shoppers talk in cyberspace, the mall's likely to talk back
A dedicated team monitors and responds to social media chatter.
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