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Fired Chipotle Workers Sue Over Pay

According to the Star Tribune, a group of former Chipotle employees who were fired after an audit sued the restaurant chain on Thursday, alleging that they were not paid within 24 hours of being discharged-which is required under Minnesota law.

PolyMet Narrows MN Mine Plans, Cuts Job Projection

The company no longer plans to produce finished copper at its proposed nonferrous mine near Hoyt Lakes-a move that it says will shave $127 million from the project cost and reduce the number of jobs created by the operation from 400 to about 360.

Ponzi Schemer Hays Ordered to Pay $84M in 2nd Case

Charles Hays, who was already sentenced to prison and ordered to pay $21.8 million in restitution in a criminal case, now faces a fine of $64.8 million-a huge sum that a judge describes as "largely academic" and meant to deter others from committing fraud.