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Hormel 2Q profit rises 17 percent, boosted by Jennie-O Turkey Store
AUSTIN, Minn. (AP) — Foodmaker Hormel Foods Corp. said today its fiscal second-quarter profit rose 17 percent, boosted by strong results at its Jennie-O Turkey Store business and higher demand for Spam.
Dog DNA business cracks down on errant droppings
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A DNA registry for animals is keeping apartment and condo complexes in Minnesota free of errant dog droppings.
Campfire restriction lifted in BWCA
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service lifted campfire restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness effective today.
US futures follow Europe and Asia downward
NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. stock futures are following European and Asian markets downward as policy makers argue over how best to spur growth.
Man arrested for climbing Mount Rushmore
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- Authorities have arrested a man for climbing Mount Rushmore National Memorial in western South Dakota.
US stocks turn higher after housing report
NEW YORK (AP) -- An encouraging report on the housing market helped stocks turn higher today while Facebook took another fall.
General Mills to eliminate about 850 jobs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Food maker General Mills Inc. said today it will cut about 850 jobs as part of a plan to lower costs and boost efficiency.
US futures mixed with worrisome news from Asia
NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. stock futures were mixed today ahead of a report expected to signal further gains in the housing market, while a downgrade of Japan's credit rating sent an early shudder through the market.
Best Buy profit falls, adjusted earnings top Street view
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Best Buy Co.'s fiscal first-quarter profit dropped 26 percent on restructuring charges as the struggling electronics retailer began implementing its turnaround plan. Its adjusted earnings and revenue both topped Wall Street's expectations.
Will Vikings stadium gamble actually pay off?
ST. PAUL — Minnesota is betting big that bringing technology to small-dollar bar gambling will draw a surge of new players whose wagers will help build a $975 million football stadium for the Vikings.
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Interleague play should be limited to one weekend 
By Tim Dahlberg AP columnist The white uniforms circa 1918 were a nice touch, though perhaps the Red Sox should have stopped there. While nothing screams retro more than a guy with a megaphone announcing the next hitter, he might have at least learned how to pronounce Kosuke Fukudome’s name before trying to yell it out to everyone at Fenway Park.
Pacquiao shows once again why he’s headline act
Manny Pacquiao was always going to get his $20 million. That was part of the deal that lured him to this gambling city, where wealthy whales and B-list celebrities gathered ringside to watch him beat up yet another pretender to his crown.
Vikings-Giants game postponed, Favre gets extra day to heal
MINNEAPOLIS - Brett Favre has got to love a snowstorm. His ailing shoulder has been given another day to heal.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Somali pirates on Wednesday hijacked a U.S.-flagged cargo ship with 21 crew members aboard, a diplomat and a U.S. Navy spokesman said.
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