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Business and Economic News

The new year will bring more transparency in hospital prices

The new year will bring more transparency in hospital prices

A new federal health care rule requires hospitals to publicly post prices for every service they offer, and break down those prices by component and procedure.
by Scott Simon

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After decades-long push, it's not clear who will bid in Arctic refuge oil lease sale

After decades-long push, it's not clear who will bid in Arctic refuge oil lease sale

There's little solid data on how much oil is under Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and lawsuits and market forces could dampen industry interest. Any leases would also face opposition from a Biden administration.
by Tegan Hanlon

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Ojibwe bands ask for halt on Line 3 construction

Ojibwe bands ask for halt on Line 3 construction

The Red Lake and White Earth Bands of Ojibwe have asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals to temporarily stop the ongoing construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline until lawsuits challenging the replacement project’s approval can be heard.
by Dan Kraker

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Opposition to Minnesota's bar and restaurant COVID-19 restrictions still bubbling

Opposition to Minnesota's bar and restaurant COVID-19 restrictions still bubbling

Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency restrictions on inside drinking and dining run through Jan. 10, and opponents say some establishments continue to quietly defy the order. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he’ll continue to bring cases against businesses that are not complying.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Moorhead cracks down on payday lending

Moorhead cracks down on payday lending

City officials in Moorhead say a new ordinance regulating pay day lenders is the first of its kind in Minnesota and among the first in the nation.
by Dan Gunderson

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Farmers got a government bailout in 2020, even those who didn't need it

Farmers got a government bailout in 2020, even those who didn't need it

Farmers stand out among those who got federal aid in 2020. Total payments to farmers reached $46 billion, a record. Many farmers received more than $100,000, yet didn't necessarily need the help.
by Dan Charles

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