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Does more homeownership lead to higher unemployment?

By Marlys Harris | 08:05 am

A new study claims that high levels of homeownership “mess up the labor market.”

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3 firms bid on Vikes stadium parking; stakes high for Ryan

By Rebecca Omastiak | 08:03 am

Ryan Companies must win the contract in order to begin a planned $400 million redevelopment project involving a five-block area surrounding the stadium site.

Minnesota’s new tax laws decidedly lacking in reform

Minnesota’s new tax laws decidedly lacking in reform

By Steven Dornfeld | 05/22/13

Gov. Mark Dayton can share in the blame after yanking proposals that would have modernized the tax system.

Target searches for innovation on the West Coast
Twin Cities Business

Target searches for innovation on the West Coast

By Kevin Mahoney | 05/21/13

Target opened a new office in San Francisco that will focus on finding and fostering partnerships for technological innovation.

Minnesota consumers and retailers feel pain from gas price spike
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Minnesota consumers and retailers feel pain from gas price spike

By Liz Fedor | 05/21/13

Minnesota retailers who target low- and moderate-income residents will undoubtedly see the effects of the price surge.

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A sticky solution to a painter's problem: the invention of Scotch tape

By Kathryn R. Goetz | 05/21/13

3M's Scotch brand masking tape and cellophane tape were small inventions that became a consumer revolution.

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Both DFLers and Republicans will go home happy after session is over

By Steven Dornfeld | 05/20/13

DFLers will boast of a long list of accomplishments, but Republicans will have potent political issues.

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'Kids' are driving corporate social media

By John Reinan | 05/20/13

Nobody in the social media world really seems to know what they’re doing. That’s understandable, because it’s such a new area.

Politics & Policy

Legislature wrapping up big budget bills, but controversial measures linger

By James Nord | 05/19/13

As Monday’s adjournment deadline approaches, most of the legislation for Minnesota’s $38 billion budget is falling into place.

DFL tax deal will test economic and political strategies
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DFL tax deal will test economic and political strategies

By Steven Dornfeld | 05/17/13

As the legislative session winds down, new developments raise fascinating economic and political questions.

Why did the GOP try repealing 'Obamacare' again?
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Why did GOP try repealing 'Obamacare' again?

By Devin Henry | 05/17/13

WASHINGTON — Republicans passed Michele Bachmann's Affordable Care Act repeal bill this week, but with it dead in the Senate, what's their motivation?

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Twin Cities Business

Zipcar car-sharing program expands throughout Minneapolis

By Christa Meland | 05/17/13

The company—which has offered car sharing on the University of Minnesota campus since 2005—has placed 40 vehicles throughout the city, and its rates range from $8.75 per hour to $72 for a 24-hour period.

Economic effects of extending marriage to same-sex couples
Macro, Micro, Minnesota

Economic effects of extending marriage to same-sex couples

By Louis D. Johnston | 05/17/13

Our economy benefits when people can choose household arrangements that suit them and pool their incomes and spending decisions.

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