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More in Minnesota have health coverage but still can't afford to be sick
Lawsuits to collect unpaid bills are rising, even though more Minnesotans have health insurance.
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Investing: What's behind gold's low price ebb
The inflation that investors feared hasn't materialized, and a more normal monetary policy is ahead of us.
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St. Jude sees good outlook for Thoratec HeartMate 3
St. Jude Medical is banking on a positive forecast after the company announced plans last week to buy Thoratec Corp. in a $3.4 billion deal that would be St. Jude's biggest corporate acquisition ever.
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New suburban development worries farmers on metro fringe
The growth is nowhere near that of the early 2000s, but the agricultural landscape continues to change in Scott County and across the metro.
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Agriculture could be biggest user of commercial drones
Unmanned aircraft with sophisticated sensors can detect pests, other issues.
Business
Electric vehicles for power companies
The Zeus truck now exists in a set of plans. The goal is to build a prototype and sell to utilities.
Politics
Franken sets sights on Apple in his latest battle for privacy
His letter about Apple's treatment of music-streaming services is the latest in a long list of efforts to pressure businesses or regulators to pay closer attention to privacy in the digital world.
Business
U.S. Steel begins calling back laid-off workers at Minntac plant
All 400 workers should be returning to Mountain Iron plant over next two weeks.
Business
Panda Express test kitchen is in search of the next orange chicken
Chefs in the Panda Express kitchen are working to find their next big dish.
Business
Consumer angst at forefront of GMO labeling debate
Regulators long ago blessed the use of genetically modified organisms to grow such staple foods as corn and sugar beets. But in an age of "Big Food" skepticism, consumers have increasingly become wary of GMOs.
Business
Stratasys 3-D printers ramp up healthcare applications
Stratasys 3-D printing gets a big boost from medical schools and hospitals around the globe.
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