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January 25, 2019 7:02 AM

Lawmakers look to boost funding to address farmer stress, suicide

The Minnesota House agriculture committee heard Thursday from a Kittson County farmer who lost her husband and from a counselor who gets calls seven days a week from those in need.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 24, 2019 5:30 PM

Sweethearts candies won't be on shelves this Valentine's

Ohio-based Spangler Candy Co. bought the candies' manufacturing company in May 2018. But Spangler said it didn't have time to bring Sweethearts to market this Valentine's season.

by Associated Press

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January 24, 2019 5:05 PM

Union: MSP air traffic controllers overworked, stressed

The union representing Twin Cities air traffic controllers said they are stressed, working overtime and taking second jobs to generate income.

by Martin Moylan

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January 24, 2019 4:00 PM

Ask a 'sotan: How did George Hormel, grandfather of Spam, get to Minnesota?

Hormel, the company that brought the world Spam (the eating kind) and other meaty meals, makes its home in Austin, Minn. The writings of a young George Hormel reveal just why this international food giant ended up here.

by Matt Mikus

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January 24, 2019 3:23 PM

Key Minnesota business group warns shutdown hurting economy

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is urging the state's delegation to Congress to work toward a compromise to end the partial federal government shutdown.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 24, 2019 1:33 PM

China appears to block Microsoft's Bing search engine

Microsoft says its search engine is no longer accessible in China. The country is known for blocking electronic access to information deemed harmful to the state.

by Vanessa Romo and Matthew S. Schwartz

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January 24, 2019 11:26 AM

In another recession, it could be tough for Washington to boost the economy

Whether it's lowering interest rates or stimulus spending, many of the tools the federal government uses to fight a downturn are already stretched.

by Danielle Kurtzleben

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January 24, 2019 7:00 AM

Q&A: How new law, gov't shutdown can impact tax season

It's the first year that taxpayers will be filing under the massive tax law overhaul pushed through by the Trump administration. And a monthlong partial shutdown of the federal government threatens to complicate things further for some.

by The Associated Press