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Minnesota Poll: Hints of optimism about economy, personal finances
Minnesotans are feeling slightly better about the economy and their finances, but many are still feeling the effects of the recession, according to a new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll.
Out from bankruptcy, Star Tribune in new hands
The Star Tribune is set to emerge from bankruptcy today, eight months after falling advertising and circulation revenue forced the Minneapolis newspaper to seek protection from its creditors.
Gander Mountain to buy out shareholders, take company private
The St. Paul outdoors retailer plans to buy out its shareholders for $5.15 a share.
Bright lights of Daktronics flickering
The recession has hurt the South Dakota company's digital billboard business, but it's still a giant in sports stadium displays.
Xerox to buy Affiliated Computer for $5.75B
Xerox says it will buy Affiliated Computer Services in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $5.75 billion.
Harvey Mackay
Every supervisor worth his salt must develop good people skills
A letter from a reader I'll call "John" made me examine how I manage and how my employees perceive me. If you are a manager, you might also want to give it some thought.
Small Business
Wood heat, a '70s idea, catches fire again
Growing interest in sustainable energy and concerns about oil prices have prompted Martin Lunde to stoke up production and sales of his wood-burning heaters.
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Breaking down the game's final driveBrett Favre, Brad Childress and Greg Lewis discuss the Vikings' final drive that led to a 32-yard touchdown to win the game.
Access Vikings: Vikings win on amazing TD catchThe Vikings beat the San Francisco 49ers with a 32-yard touchdown pass from Brett Favre to wide receiver Greg Lewis in the final seconds of the game.
Hoping for a living donorMelissa Larson tries to keep her spirits and her hopes up knowing that her search for a living kidney donor will be a hard one.
Weekend PrepCast: Totino-Grace, Hopkins vs. Wayzata, something snarlyJohn Millea talks about Totino-Grace's big win over Becker, next week's game between Hopkins and Wayzata and gets snarled at by the prep wiener dog.
DeLaSalle's Evan Williams: 6 touchdownsEvan Williams of DeLaSalle made the switch from running back to quarterback this season. He talks about the adjustment on a night when he threw three touchdown passes and ran for three more.
Access Vikings: Injuries, game previewJudd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins discuss the Vikings' injury situation and preview Sunday's game against San Francisco.
Kidney failure: Preview of a 4-part seriesAimee Blanchette talks with medical reporter Josephine Marcotty about the number of people waiting for kidneys and the issues they face.
NewsBreak Extra for Friday, September 25, 2009James Lileks hosts today's NewsBreak Extra and talks about where to get your beer on during Oktoberfest, weather, sports and some Florida cops who got caught playing Wii on the job.
Tune In with Neal JustinTV critic Neal Justin and NewsBreak's James Lileks talk about "Flash Forward," "Lost," Dollhouse" and how long is too long to have a TV series.
Access Vikings: Harvin's illness, Peterson's backJudd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins talk about Percy Harvin's illness and Adrian Peterson's back.
Blog: Patent Pending
Wisconsin kicks our butt- The (Way) Longer Version
A few months ago, I wrote in this blog about how Wisconsin boosted their angel investment tax credits and Minnesota did nothing.