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U’s Star Scientist Ousted From Co. She Founded

Highly acclaimed University of Minnesota scientist Doris Taylor, whose groundbreaking research is hoped to revolutionize organ transplants, was removed last July from the board of Miromatrix Medical, a university spinoff that she founded; Taylor said she was voted off after posing questions about the company's finances and direction.

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DEED Overpaid $3.2M in Fed. Unemployment Benefits

DEED Commissioner Mark Phillips agreed with the findings of Minnesota's Legislative auditor, citing complexity of the federal unemployment benefits program and lack of staff time as major reasons for the unresolved overpayments, and pledged to have the issue taken care of by September 11.

MN Businessman Edward Phillips Dies at 66

Edward Phillips, who is known by many for revolutionizing the vodka industry, was also a philanthropist who served as chairman of the board of Children's Hospitals and Clinics and helped run two family foundations.

Mosaic Co. Wins Florida Mine Appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday ruled that a preliminary injunction that restricted The Mosaic Company from moving forward with work at its South Meade, Florida, mine was "improper."

Proposed St. Paul Retail Development Hits Snag

A city zoning committee recommended that a permit for a pawn shop-a key component of a proposed retail development at 1891 Suburban Avenue-be denied; but some say that the development could result in the creation of about 200 jobs.

Best Buy Pulls Product Promo That Mocks iPad

It's unclear precisely why the electronics retailer pulled the ad, which showed an iPad-like product duct taped to a keyboard on the left and a new rival product on the right-with "Like That. But Better." above the images.

Cost of Twins Baseball Experience on the Rise

A recent study revealed that the overall cost of attending a Minnesota Twins game is the 10th-most expensive in Major League Baseball, but the price is still well below the cost of other local professional sporting events.

Judge: CA Gay Rights Group Can Canvass at Target

A San Diego court ruled that activists from Canvass for a Cause must stay 30 feet away from Target's doors and can only canvass at one entrance at a time-but it denied Target's request to prohibit them from canvassing altogether.

UnitedHealth Gets 2nd Chance at $17B Gov’t Contract

Following a formal protest launched by UnitedHealth, the U.S. military's health-care program has agreed re-open the bidding process for a $17 million contract that was previously awarded to Phoenix-based TriWest Healthcare Alliance Corporation.
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