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Corn syrup's DC attack on sugar could hit Minnesota beet industry
Cargill-backed refiners attack loans that aid Red River Valley beet growers.
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Clot-removal devices recommended for some stroke patients
Medtronic makes one of two devices approved for use in the U.S. for removing blood clots.
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In India, the big drag on economic progress is agriculture
About half of India's people make a living on the land; they're becoming poorer and less productive.
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ABRA is buying western chain Kadel Auto Body
The deal gives Brooklyn Park-based company more than 20 more stores.
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Minneapolis-St.Paul top Green Building Adoption Index for second straight year
Minneapolis-St. Paul does a better job of creating energy efficient office buildings than any of its metropolitan peers, an annual index says. For the second year in a row, the Twin Cities topped CBRE's Green Building Adoption Index with more than 70 percent of its commercial space being certified by either the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program or the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED standard.
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Gated communities haven't taken off in Minnesota
For those who value luxury and privacy — and can afford it — the communities are home, sweet home. But others say their exclusive nature doesn't fit well with Minnesota's culture.
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Total Wine has uncorked booze pricing battle in Minnesota
In an unfolding price war the cost of wine and spirits has plunged, and while a few sellers have closed, others have fiercely fought back, taking advantage of Minnesota's quirky liquor laws.
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Should state dump MNsure? Money, control are key issues
Changing Minnesota's approach to health insurance wouldn't be simple after years of work to establish the MNsure exchange.
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Greek banks are shut down
Greece's cabinet shut the country's banks for six business days and it's restricting cash withdrawals. Greek citizens are racing to banks to withdraw money. Greece is trying to meet a June 30th deadline for a bailout installment.
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Judge: Timberland value plummets after conservation easement
A court found that four counties valued Blandin's timberland too high; they face a drop in tax revenue.
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![Mark and Monica Harrington in their Orono home. ] In the spirit of Airbnb and Uber, a vacation rental business caters to people with an extra house or](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/ILVL776ZLHAUB6UCBDLOF4EFLQ.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
3rd Home offers an upscale vacation option for people with more houses than time
Members must have an extra house worth more than $500,000 and be screened to join. When they travel, they pay a stipend that ranges from $395 to $995 per week to stay in another member's home.
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Banner Creations founder expands green bag-and-banner business
Nora Norby, president of 25-year-old Banner Creations, has restitched her business of reusable shopping bags, tablecloths and banners, despite a business decline since the Great Recession.
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