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Wal-Mart Series, Part III

NPR's Jim Zarroli visited a town in southwest Wisconsin where downtown merchants have found a way to compete with the local Wal-Mart. Many store owners say they can coexist because they offer an expertise not easily found in the larger retail chains.

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Jim Zarroli is an NPR correspondent based in New York. He covers economics and business news.