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Some Sausages From Belgrade Meat Center Recalled
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is alerting consumers to avoid consuming smoked pork and beef pepper sticks produced by Belgrade Meat Center after routine sampling discovered Listeria contamination.
Key November Sales Figure Falls At Target
Target says a key revenue figure fell 1 percent in November, hurt by weak sales in the first two weeks of the month.
Cutting Flex Spending Accounts In Half Worries Families, Doctors
About 35 million Americans have flex spending accounts, which allow them to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for healthcare costs that aren’t covered by insurance.
Early Black Friday Offers Anger Best Buy’s Online Shoppers
Best Buy’s website is up and running at full capacity following a glitch Monday that aggravated loyalty program customers getting an early shot at Black Friday deals.
3 Minn. Venues Honored For Cutting Food Waste
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is giving a shout-out to three Minnesota venues for reducing their food waste.
Critical Online Reviews Can Carry Legal Risks
A Minnesota doctor took offense when a patient’s son posted critical remarks about him on some rate-your-doctor websites, including a comment by a nurse who purportedly called the physician “a real tool.”
$1.1 Billion Settlement Awaits Flat Panel Purchasers
The $1.1 billion settlement recently announced between the U.S. Department of Justice and foreign manufacturers of flat panel televisions, laptops and computer monitors just might put a little extra money in consumer’s pockets.
Good Question: Why Do Teachers Ask For Such Specific Brands?
With all the crayons, glue sticks and notebooks – parents have an incredibly detailed school supply lists to navigate towards the end of summer. Parents are expected to drop $2.6 billion on all those folders and colored pencils.
Taking Customer Complaints Into The World Of Social Media
Remember when the best way to complain to a company was with paper and pen, or maybe a typewriter? Not anymore. Now, we send emails, fill out web forms, and complain even more publicly on social networks, like Facebook and Twitter.
Consumers Skip Driving Due To Rising Gas Prices
With gas prices jumping nearly daily, consumers are making some dramatic choices — and not driving.
Shopping Survey: Where We’ll Be Spending, How Much
Minnesotans will be spending more this holiday season than last year, according to a University of St. Thomas Professor.
More Shoppers Plan To Stay Home On Black Friday
A nationwide survey shows more consumers will stay home the day after Thanksgiving.
Good Question: Can Buying US Products Help The Economy?
When we go to the mall, the labels most of us look at have to do with size and style. But what about where the merchandise comes from?
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