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January 20, 2019 6:40 PM

Before black lung, West Virginia tunnel project killed hundreds

One of the worst industrial disasters in American history is a forgotten example of the dangers of silica, the toxic dust behind the modern black lung epidemic in Appalachia.

by Adelina Lancianese

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January 20, 2019 2:55 PM

Minnesota State Fair unveils $16 million project for north end

The Minnesota State Fair is giving its north end a major makeover. Fair officials unveiled the plans Sunday morning at their annual meeting in Bloomington.

by Tim Nelson

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January 20, 2019 2:00 PM

Americans take stock of shutdown's everyday effects

Washington's doings, or not-doings, can be woven into everyday American life from a bowl of breakfast cereal to a bottle of beer after work.

by Associated Press

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January 18, 2019 4:27 PM

Tesla cuts 3,000 jobs as Elon Musk aims to make more cars for less money

The electric automaker is eliminating 7 percent of its workforce in a cost-cutting measure. "The road ahead is very difficult," Musk told employees in an email.

by Camila Domonoske

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January 18, 2019 3:55 PM

'Sold!' Auctioneers compete in Moorhead

The Minnesota State Auctioneers Association is meeting in Moorhead, Minn., this week. Last night they named their new champion auctioneer.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 17, 2019 1:00 PM

Minnesota's new housing commissioner has her work cut out for her

Housing and homelessness are top of mind in Minnesota which means that Jennifer Ho, Minnesota's new housing commissioner, has a lot on her list of issues to tackle.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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January 17, 2019 4:00 AM

Minnesota farmers high on hemp's potential

Congress legalized industrial hemp as a crop in the latest farm bill -- and Minnesota farmers and economic development officials are ready to jump into the new industry. Minnesota's hemp program coordinator urges caution as the state breaks new ground.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 16, 2019 4:07 PM

Federal watchdog finds government ignored emoluments clause with Trump hotel

The Inspector General for the General Services Administration, said that agency lawyers decided to ignore the constitutional issues when they reviewed the lease after Trump won the 2016 election.

by Peter Overby