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• What women know about being a boss
  Research suggests that women in the workplace build better relationships than do men, but take fewer risks on the job. Do these behavioral differences make women better bosses, and how much of a role does our biology really play in our leadership ability.Midmorning, August 6, 2009
• Tough times for entrepreneurs
  The recession and the resulting credit crunch have formed a 1-2 punch for many entrepreneurs, but some say a down economy can be a great time to launch an entrepreneurial career. Midmorning looks at the risks and rewards for people looking to start their own venture.Midmorning, July 29, 2009
• Picnic marks 75th anniversary of historic truckers strike
  Union leaders and descendants of organizers will speak at a picnic in Minneapolis on Sunday to mark the 75th anniversary of the historic 1934 Minneapolis Truckers Strike.July 26, 2009
• Raise coming for some Minn. minimum wage workers
  Friday's bump in the federal minimum wage will mean a raise for some but not all Minnesota workers at the bottom of the pay scale.July 24, 2009
• Weekend events commemorate famous Minneapolis strike
  Several events this weekend will commemorate the 75th anniversary of a historic Minneapolis strike, in an effort to raise awareness about the conflict that led to four deaths and union representation for thousands of workers.July 23, 2009
• 7 Minn. post offices to close; others to trim services
  The United States Postal Service is preparing to close seven post offices across Minnesota in the first wave of what may be historic change for the mail service.July 21, 2009
• Recession is no time to restrict competition and jobs
  A libertarian lawyer applauds the end of a rule limiting the number of taxicabs that could operate in Minneapolis.July 17, 2009
• Colleges bank on early retirement to balance budgets
  Some Minnesota colleges are offering early-retirement incentives in an effort to balance budgets and avoid at least some layoffs.July 7, 2009
• Unemployment and the economy
  Amid signs of an economic recovery, there are still some troubling statistics for workers: Unemployment continues to rise, and paychecks for many people are not as fat as they used to be.Midmorning, July 6, 2009
• St. Paul Pioneer Press lays off 11 employees
  The St. Paul Pioneer Press has laid off 11 employees, including nine in the newsroom.June 30, 2009
• 3M says it cut 1,000 jobs worldwide
  Maplewood-based 3M announced on Monday it eliminated 1,000 jobs from its worldwide workforce in the second quarter of the year.June 30, 2009
• Pay freeze approved for state employees
  A two-year pay freeze for Minnesota state workers has cleared its last hurdle, with action today by a legislative commission. The pay freeze goes into effect on Wednesday.June 29, 2009
• Complaint alleges local Wal-Mart 'interrogated' pro-union workers
  A union has filed charges against a St. Paul Wal-Mart store for alleged intimidation of pro-union workers, as organizing efforts at several Twin Cities locations intensifies.June 26, 2009
• Tough job market for young people
  Recent college graduates are facing the toughest job environment in decades. A career counselor and the head of a job board for college graduates talk about how to navigate the job market and find meaningful work in a slow economy.Midmorning, June 26, 2009
• Your career needs a Plan B, and C, and D...
  Whether it's your fantasy career or a job possibility in the wings, you should have an idea where your next job will be, according to career advisors. But knowing you should have a "Plan B," and actually knowing what that plan is, are two different things.Midmorning, June 26, 2009

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