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Environmental groups say state agencies too lax with polluters

Environmental groups say state agencies too lax with polluters

A new coalition of environmental groups says four state agencies have allowed pollution from farms and industry by repeatedly failing to enforce environmental laws.
by Dan Kraker

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U.S. gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travel

U.S. gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travel

Gas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S. That's bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks. The AAA motor club says the national average for gas prices on Monday stood around $3.44 a gallon.
by The Associated Press

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Here’s how companies like Target may decide which prices to cut

Here’s how companies like Target may decide which prices to cut

Companies are responding to consumer frustration by lowering prices on thousands of items. An expert breaks down the pricing strategies they may use to determine what products make the cut.
by Chris Farrell and Alanna Elder

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Climate change linked to rising home insurance rates in Minnesota

Climate change linked to rising home insurance rates in Minnesota

Minnesota was the only state to see losses in the home insurance market in six of the last seven years, the New York Times reported. The losses correlate with increasing home damage from severe weather.
by Chris Farrell and Alanna Elder

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Financial advice for new grads in Minnesota

Financial advice for new grads in Minnesota

MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two financial experts about financial advice for students who are leaving high school or college and starting in their first jobs.
by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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Nearly 6,000 Minnesotans applied for electric vehicle rebate

Nearly 6,000 Minnesotans applied for electric vehicle rebate

A state official says about one-third of those who successfully applied for an EV rebate have received a check. The vast majority of applications were for new vehicles.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Safety investigators want more technology to prevent close calls on runways

Safety investigators want more technology to prevent close calls on runways

The NTSB says an air traffic controller’s mistake led to a near collision of two jets on a runway in Texas last year. Investigators say critical safety technology might have prevented the incident.
by Joel Rose

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