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U Start-Up Builds App for Safer Teen Driving

The DriveScribe mobile application blocks incoming calls, e-mails, and text messages while a vehicle is in operation; provides voice commands; and calculates a "safe driving score" after each trip; among other functions.

3M Files Counterclaim Against Met Council Over Pollution

The state and the Metropolitan Council sued 3M, alleging that chemicals manufactured by the company have caused environmental damage-and 3M has filed a counterclaim, which argues that the Met Council dumps chemicals into the river from its seven waste treatment plants.

Dayton Unveils Jobs Plan, Proposes $775 Million Bill

In an effort to get unemployed Minnesotans back to work, Governor Mark Dayton proposed tax credits for businesses that are hiring, a $775 million bonding bill to help companies improve their infrastructure, and additional funding to a state program that helps businesses expand or relocate to Minnesota.

Target to Open Specialty Boutiques Within Stores

The retailer will begin featuring products from five shops in early May under a new concept called "The Shops at Target"; separately, the company confirmed plans to test mini-Apple stores within 25 Target stores later this year.