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Your bankruptcy primer

Type the word “bankruptcy” into a news search and you will see story after story of businesses entering and exiting bankruptcy every day. From franchises

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Taking inventory on self-checkouts

Whether you love or hate them, self-checkouts are seemingly everywhere. While many businesses have eagerly implemented the technology for the promised cost savings, some are

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The reach of private equity

Two years ago, we discussed private equity’s impact on newsrooms and the various investigations that have accused the industry of inflating the housing market and

Blue dot fever and summer concert tours

Last week, we talked about digital entertainment, so in a similar vein, today let’s look at some of the latest developments in live entertainment. The

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Our power, our planet

Tomorrow is Earth Day, and a variety of events are being held throughout the United States. Minneapolis residents celebrate with an annual 5K run and

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Tripped up on punctuation?

Even the best journalists can get tripped up on proper punctuation. So whether you are an expert or a newbie, here is a short refresher

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What is the cost of banning books?

Banned books have garnered a fair amount of attention recently – we’ve seen them trending on social media, and it’s not uncommon to see a

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Making the American dream home more affordable

Earlier this month, the Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill focused on improving housing affordability, primarily by increasing supply. This includes streamlining construction development and

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