Business

Lack of Trust in Facebook May Hold Back Ad Sales

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 11:00am

Facebook's reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the site's ads or buy the virtual goods that make money for it..... Read More

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3,500 Local Hospital Workers Vote to Strike

Submitted by Michelle Knoll

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 6:54am

About 3,500 members of the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Minnesota voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to strike. After two days of voting, 91 percent supported the strike option.

If the union calls a 2-5 day strike it would affect:

-Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina
-Fairview Riverside Hospital in Minneapolis

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Invention From Minn. Man Helping Veterans

Submitted by Lauren Radomski

Friday, May 4th, 2012, 9:26pm

A Red Wing man is behind a device making chores easier for people with disabilities.

Michael Duncan is the creator of "Lend-A-Hand," a device he says can help people facing many types of challenges - from arthritis to carpal tunnel to cerebral palsy.

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Officials Discuss Future of County Shop

Submitted by KSTP News Staff

Friday, May 4th, 2012, 8:30am

The discussion wasn't very formal, but Lyon County officials said Wednesday they talked over the possibility of building a shared city/county maintenance shop with members of the Cottonwood City Council on Tuesday night..... Read More

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Company: No Ultimatum in Dispute over Big Stone Co., Minn., Rancher's Lease

Submitted by KSTP News Staff

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 11:00am

It's a "blatant misrepresentation of the facts'' to claim that Strata Corporation is kicking Clark Mastel off the land he leases for his refusal to sign a letter presented to him by the company, according to Bill LaFond, project manager and author of the letter..... Read More

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Dark Meat Playing an Increasing Role in the Poultry Industry

Submitted by KSTP News Staff

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 10:00am

The turkey burger you have for dinner more than likely contains parts of the bird - thigh, drumstick, wing - known for dark meat...

Talk about this topic... Read More

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Duluth Water Park Moves to Head Off Parasite<br />

Submitted by Michelle Knoll

Sunday, April 29th, 2012, 3:42pm

A popular Duluth water park plans to install new water purification equipment in hopes of preventing more cases of a parasitic disease.

Officials with the Edgewater Resort and Water Park and its parent company, ZMC Hotels, announced Sunday they're investing $100,000 in state-of-the-art equipment that uses ultraviolet light to kill microbes.

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