Lack of snow in Minnesota forces Toro to test snowblowers in U.P.

Less-than-typical snowfall in northern Minnesota has pushed lawn equipment manufacturer Toro into Michigan's Upper Peninsula to test some of its snowblowers.

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Wisconsin tribes complain to feds about Gogebic Taconite mining bill

A federal agency says it's looking into whether Wisconsin violated treaty rights by not consulting with tribal governments that might be affected by a state mining bill.

U.S. unemployment rate drops to 8.3 percent after burst of hiring in January

Employers went on a hiring spree in January and drove down the national unemployment rate for a fifth straight month to 8.3 percent, its lowest point in nearly three years.

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MORNING UPDATE: Duluth school construction lone bright spot in grim building year

Last year probably wasn’t so hot for you if you work in residential construction in Duluth. But prospects held relatively strong for Duluthians engaged in nonresidential construction, a bright spot that helped shore up an otherwise sagging industry.

Duluth becoming Minnesota destination for beer tourism

It’s been a big couple of years for beer. Last spring, what’s now known as the “Surly Bill” passed the Minnesota Legislature, allowing breweries to sell beer on site.

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Minnesota GOP unveils right-to-work amendment

ST. PAUL — Republicans pulled Minnesota into an explosive issue Thursday by introducing legislation to make union membership optional, setting the stage for a fight that has triggered boycotts by Democratic lawmakers and large protests in other states.

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Duluth schools lone bright spot in grim building year

Last year probably wasn’t so hot for you if you work in residential construction in Duluth.

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News Tribune Attic: Old-school Taco John's in Duluth

MORNING UPDATE: With plans to expand in Superior, Kestrel already is drawing interest from job-seekers

Resumes are flowing into the Kestrel Aircraft Co. offices in Duluth, according to company spokeswoman Kate Dougherty. The promise of up to 600 jobs in Superior has created a lot of interest. But, Dougherty said, “We don’t even have a building in Superior yet.”

As it goes public, Facebook surrenders its privacy

Facebook is baring its business soul. The unveiling came late Wednesday when the company that depends on people to share their lives online filed its plans to raise $5 billion in an initial public offering of stock.

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Money managers, financial analysts offer their takes on Facebook stock

For investors lucky enough to get in on the IPO, the question is simple: Is this going to be the mother lode that puts their kids through college? Or an over-hyped dud?

Wisconsin woman charged with selling fake Facebook stock

As Facebook announces plans for going public with a stock offering, an Oshkosh woman has been charged with selling fake shares of the Internet social networking company.

Our View: Catch a movie — like never before

This won’t be your typical movie-going experience.

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Duluth Omnimax space gets a sequel

The DECC finds a new owner for the defunct Omnimax, and moviegoers should love the view.

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Duluth CEO packs message of success at Senate forum

Duluth Pack, represented by Tom Sega, was the only Minnesota company at a U.S. Senate forum Wednesday featuring businesses that help local companies.

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