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President Trump says he has ‘no intention’ to fire Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell

President Trump says he has ‘no intention’ to fire Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell

President Trump said Tuesday he had “no intention” of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ending days of speculation about the independence of the central bank that had roiled the financial markets.
by Washington Desk / NPR staff

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White Earth Casino plan near Moorhead faces local opposition

White Earth Casino plan near Moorhead faces local opposition

The White Earth Nation wants to build a large casino-convention complex near Moorhead. Local officials are concerned about financial and environmental implications of the proposed project.
by Dan Gunderson

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3M estimates tariffs could have annual financial impact of $850 million

3M estimates tariffs could have annual financial impact of $850 million

Maplewood-based 3M saw its stock price jump sharply on Tuesday after better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter. But the company estimated that tariffs could add up to an annual financial impact of hundreds of millions of dollars.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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North Mankato’s industrial park soon to be site of Amazon delivery hub

North Mankato’s industrial park soon to be site of Amazon delivery hub

The project is expected to open in December. It’s anticipated to bring about 75 new jobs into the area. The delivery hub is dubbed a “last-mile” center, which means products shipped from Amazon’s larger facilities will be sent to the North Mankato center.
by Hannah Yang

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New data provides first look at tribally owned businesses

New data provides first look at tribally owned businesses

The data from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s Center for Indian Country Development hopes to enable further research about businesses owned by tribal governments, which has been historically understudied.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Our Canada Connections: How some Canadians are responding to Trump's tariffs

Our Canada Connections: How some Canadians are responding to Trump's tariffs

MPR News hosts Angela Davis and Chris Farrell for their special, “Our Canada Connections.” Find out how some Canadians are talking about Americans since President Donald Trump announced changes to U.S. tariff policies.
by Angela Davis, Chris Farrell and Cari Dwyer

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In Thunder Bay, Canadians shift from economic anger to action over U.S. tariffs 

In Thunder Bay, Canadians shift from economic anger to action over U.S. tariffs 

After months of tariff threats and taunting from President Donald Trump, Canadians have had it. Canadian consumers and businesses are showing their displeasure with their wallets as they deal with new costs and political chaos imposed on them.  
by Chris Farrell

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