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State officials forecast higher energy prices because of Trump tariffs

State officials forecast higher energy prices because of Trump tariffs

Minnesota is heavily reliant on Canada for imports of natural gas, crude oil and electricity, all of which may be subject to a 10 percent tariff.
by Dan Kraker

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Trump grants one-month exemption for U.S. automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada

Trump grants one-month exemption for U.S. automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers. Worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota joins lawsuit against construction company for rape, assault allegations

Minnesota joins lawsuit against construction company for rape, assault allegations

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining a lawsuit against Absolute Drywall for violating the state’s human rights law. The construction company allegedly failed to investigate an employee’s reports of sexual harassment and rape and fired the employee who came forward.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Amazon data center planned for Minnesota sparks environmental debate

Amazon data center planned for Minnesota sparks environmental debate

Minnesota’s rules on power consumption are being put to the test after a clash with the tech giant Amazon. The company has plans to build a data center in Becker, Minnesota. State utility regulators pumped the breaks.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Stripper Awards Gala in Minneapolis spotlights sex workers, decriminalization efforts

Stripper Awards Gala in Minneapolis spotlights sex workers, decriminalization efforts

The event for sex workers and their allies praised the best in the business while advocating for stronger labor protections for dancers and sharing the importance of decriminalized sex work.
by Sam Stroozas

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Trudeau slams Trump's tariffs, says U.S. is appeasing Putin while launching a trade war against Canada

Trudeau slams Trump's tariffs, says U.S. is appeasing Putin while launching a trade war against Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs “very dumb.” Trudeau also called out Trump for appeasing Russian President Vladimir Putin while launching a trade war against Canada.
by The Associated Press

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Here's how Trump's tariffs could cost you and your wallet

Here's how Trump's tariffs could cost you and your wallet

Trump has slapped 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico — and an additional 10 percent tax on Chinese goods. Americans are likely to see higher prices on a wide variety of products as a result.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Target posts strong Q4 profits and sales, but warns of cautious spending as tariffs take hold

Target posts strong Q4 profits and sales, but warns of cautious spending as tariffs take hold

Sales and profits slipped for Target during the crucial holiday quarter as customers held back on spending and the company said there will be “meaningful pressure” on its profits to start the year because of tariffs and other costs.
by The Associated Press

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