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February 13 - 17, 2006
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Monday, Feb. 13, 2006 |
Hydro-powers role in helping St. Paul's Ford plant
The Ford Motor Company plans to close nine more manufacturing plants in North America over the next few years. That puts the assembly plant on the Mississippi river in St. Paul at continued risk of being shut down. But some analysts say the St. Paul plant has an advantage over other plants -- low-cost energy from a hydro-electric dam built on the river. Minnesota Public Radio's Marisa Helms takes a look at the role of hydro-power at the plant, and how that renewable energy source could influence its future.
Governor supports Duluth convention center upgrade
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has changed his mind and now says he is ready to support plans to expand Duluth's convention center known as the DECC. Pawlenty had rejected the project from his initial bonding bill. At the time, he said he was concerned about Duluth's financial health mainly because of the city's obligation to pay growing retiree health care costs. Minnesota Public Radio's Bob Kelleher reports.
Small companies experimenting with perks
Fast moving tech companies are once again experimenting with ways to hire and keep talented people. When the '90s tech bubble burst, it took down ritzy office perks as well. Turning a profit suddenly became more important than over-the-top incentives like free cars and office pinball machines. Generous perks at the workplace are returning, but experts say this time companies are thinking more strategically about how to deliver those perks on a budget. Minnesota Public Radio's Jeff Horwich reports.
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Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006 |
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Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006 |
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Friday, Feb. 17, 2006 |
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