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Glitch causes missed paychecks for hundreds of Minnesota postal workers

KARE 11 reports more than 300 carriers across the state didn't receive their paychecks this week due to a 'programming glitch.' U.S. Postal officials say all of the missing pay will be included in next week's check.
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KARE 11 reports more than 300 carriers across the state didn't receive their paychecks this week due to a 'programming glitch.' U.S. Postal officials say all of the missing pay will be included in next week's check.

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