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St. Paul’s new one-cent sales tax starts April 1. Mayor Carter shares plans for it

St. Paul’s new one-cent sales tax starts April 1. Mayor Carter shares plans for it

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter used his annual State of the City address Monday to outline his vision for improving the economic health of residents, prioritizing investing in the streets, parks and people of St. Paul.
by Cari Spencer

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U.S. inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevated

U.S. inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevated

Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, both of which are counting on a steady easing of price pressures this year. 
by The Associated Press

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Why flying is still safe despite high-profile problems

Why flying is still safe despite high-profile problems

United Airlines recently had multiple flight emergencies in the span of a few days. Meanwhile, federal investigators are probing Boeing for the door plug blowout. But flying is still low-risk.
by Juliana Kim

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Retailers howled about theft last year. Why not now?

Retailers howled about theft last year. Why not now?

Mentions of retail theft seem to be fading, their fever pitch cooling. What’s changed? And how bad was the problem in the first place?
by Alina Selyukh

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How our first jobs shape the rest of our lives

How our first jobs shape the rest of our lives

MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two experts about how our first jobs as young adults shape our minds, habits and futures.
by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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