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Oct 14, 2016

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A worker puts cigars in boxes at the H.Upman Cigar Factory in Havana, which hosts the world's largest Cuban cigar festival.  YAMIL LAGE/AFP/Getty Images

On today's show: legal Cuban cigars, reclaimed mines, pesky ad blockers and a former internet giant that could sell at a deep discount. Plus: segregation is on the rise in public schools, and districts are trying to figure out how to stop it. Finally, as always, we wrap up the week in business and economic news.

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In Minnesota, tapped-out mines transformed into mountain biking destination

by Marketplace Contributor
Oct 14, 2016
The red dirt now yields trails as the community shifts to a recreation-based economy.
Aaron Hautula and John Schaubach mountain bike in the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. 
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Please wear your North Face to brunch

by Molly Wood
Oct 14, 2016
The outfitter wants to be a part of your everyday life, says Todd Spaletto, global brand president.
Mountaineering gear on display at the North Face headquarters in Alameda, California.
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Publishers may need to get past angst over ad blockers

by Jed Kim
Oct 14, 2016
Privacy and security concerns are behind the increased use of the blockers.
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Weekly Wrap: What's next for Samsung and Wells Fargo?

by Molly Wood
Oct 14, 2016
Sudeep Reddy and Nela Richardson join Molly Wood for this week's edition of the Weekly Wrap.
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Should Verizon get a data-breach discount for Yahoo?

by Mitchell Hartman
Oct 14, 2016
Verizon lawyer says massive 2014 hack of user accounts could have a "material" impact on merger.
Verizon raised the "material adverse impact" issue in its merger with Yahoo.
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Schools take steps to promote socioeconomic diversity

by Amy Scott
Oct 14, 2016
A new report looks at efforts to reduce the concentration of poverty in schools.
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Obama administration eases Cuba restrictions, again

by Kimberly Adams
Oct 14, 2016
More rum and cigars for tourists, but the pace is slow for businesses.
A worker puts cigars in boxes at the H.Upman Cigar Factory in Havana, which hosts the world's largest Cuban cigar festival. 
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On today’s show: legal Cuban cigars, reclaimed mines, pesky ad blockers and a former internet giant that could sell at a deep discount. Plus: segregation is on the rise in public schools, and districts are trying to figure out how to stop it. Finally, as always, we wrap up the week in business and economic news.

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