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Business and Economic News

Gas prices jump in Minnesota as Middle East conflict widens

Gas prices jump in Minnesota as Middle East conflict widens

Gas prices across Minnesota were averaging about $3 a gallon on Tuesday — a jump of nearly 17 cents a gallon since Monday, according to AAA. That’s amid the uncertainty caused by the widening military conflict in the Middle East.
by MPR News Staff

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Tech giant Google is behind controversial data center proposal in Hermantown 

Tech giant Google is behind controversial data center proposal in Hermantown 

The tech giant, who’s plan was previously cloaked in secrecy, says it will help pay for the construction of wind farms and battery storage to help power the proposed $650 million project outside Duluth. Critics call Google “a heartless corporation.”
by Dan Kraker

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Target has another quarter of declining sales but there are signs of improvement to start 2026

Target has another quarter of declining sales but there are signs of improvement to start 2026

Target reported another quarter of lower sales and profits as the discounter struggles to regain its footing in an environment where it has faced still-high inflation and shopper boycotts. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Wild, city of St. Paul propose $600M in renovations at Grand Casino Arena

Minnesota Wild, city of St. Paul propose $600M in renovations at Grand Casino Arena

The agreement asks the Minnesota Legislature for $200 million — with $125 million of that being allocated for Grand Casino Arena and rest going toward St. Paul RiverCentre and Roy Wilkins Auditorium. The remaining $400 million would be financed by the city of St. Paul and the Wild.
by Anika Besst

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People line up for ice cream treats every March 1 at this Moorhead Dairy Queen. Why? It's tradition

People line up for ice cream treats every March 1 at this Moorhead Dairy Queen. Why? It's tradition

It might still be winter in Minnesota, but spring is in the air for people lined up at the Dairy Queen in Moorhead, Minnesota, for its annual opening. The event is a community tradition, no matter what the weather. 
by The Associated Press

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Improved economic forecast boosts chances for spending, tax cut proposals in Minnesota Legislature

Improved economic forecast boosts chances for spending, tax cut proposals in Minnesota Legislature

A new Minnesota economic forecast will give state lawmakers more wiggle room this session as they weigh spending proposals and tax cuts. Leaders say they’ll move forward cautiously given plenty of uncertainty still in the air.
by Peter Cox

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What are you watching?

What are you watching?

When the world feels heavy, sometimes the best escape is a great show or movie. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two entertainment writers about what we’re all watching.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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As bill to ban cryptocurrency ATMs in Minnesota gets airing, local police departments back it

As bill to ban cryptocurrency ATMs in Minnesota gets airing, local police departments back it

Several local police department officials are supporting a ban on cryptocurrency kiosks. A legislative proposal doing that got an airing at the Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday but discussion is continuing.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Brian Bakst

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