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People are rushing to install solar panels before Trump becomes President

People are rushing to install solar panels before Trump becomes President

Potential rooftop solar customers and installers worry the incoming Trump administration might try to eliminate a 30 percent federal tax credit. Some customers plan to install sooner because of that and solar companies are changing their business plans.
by Jeff Brady

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Milk from Minnesota dairy farms to undergo mandatory testing for bird flu

Milk from Minnesota dairy farms to undergo mandatory testing for bird flu

Avian influenza has been confirmed in dairy cattle in 16 states, including Minnesota, which had nine cases last year. The USDA says the goal of the testing is to gain a clearer picture of the presence of the virus in dairy herds, and help inform response efforts to prevent it from spreading further.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Bomb threats shadowed international reporters who covered Chinese celebrity dissident

Bomb threats shadowed international reporters who covered Chinese celebrity dissident

Reporters covering a Chinese dissident in Europe were accused of making bomb threats. An NPR investigation now has them wondering if it was the work of the Chinese government or someone else.
by Frank Langfitt

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Lack of snow has some northern Minnesota businesses struggling

Lack of snow has some northern Minnesota businesses struggling

A second consecutive wimpy winter in northern Minnesota is hurting small businesses that rely on snow to drive winter tourism, especially those that cater to snowmobilers.
by Dan Kraker

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U.S. stock markets close to honor former President Jimmy Carter

U.S. stock markets close to honor former President Jimmy Carter

The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will both observe Thursday's national day of mourning in a Wall Street tradition dating back to 1865.
by Maria Aspan

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What this week's winter wallop means for farmers across Minnesota and the U.S.

What this week's winter wallop means for farmers across Minnesota and the U.S.

In parts of Minnesota, farmers were relieved for a real cold snap that goes deeper in the soil to help kill future pests. In other parts of the state where producers have winter crops, the lack of snow is a great concern.
by The Associated Press

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