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'Let's write a story,' Walz says of State of the State speech

'Let's write a story,' Walz says of State of the State speech

Gov. Tim Walz says his first State of the State address won't sound like ones from years past. For starters, he won't use a script.
by Brian Bakst

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It's not just avocados. Closing Mexico border would hit U.S. auto plants too

It's not just avocados. Closing Mexico border would hit U.S. auto plants too

President Trump has threatened to close the U.S. border with Mexico in response to a large number of illegal crossings. A closure would likely hit a wide range of industries, from produce to autos.
by Scott Horsley

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How a seed bank helps preserve Cherokee culture through traditional foods

How a seed bank helps preserve Cherokee culture through traditional foods

The seeds are free for any Cherokee, but recipients have been limited because demand is so high. Collecting the seeds has been difficult and emotional, but the program has helped unify the community.
by Tove Danovich

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Growing corn is a major contributor to air pollution, study finds

Growing corn is a major contributor to air pollution, study finds

A study ties an estimated 4,300 premature deaths a year to the air pollution caused by corn production in the U.S. In some regions, the per-bushel health costs exceed the corn's market price.
by Jonathan Lambert

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Survey suggests more economic growth for Midwest, Plains

A March survey of business supply managers is signaling solid economic growth over the next three to six months for nine Midwest and Plains states, although the survey report released Monday said Midwest flooding has harmed some companies.
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Klobuchar, Warren agree on breaking up agriculture monopolies

Klobuchar, Warren agree on breaking up agriculture monopolies

Democratic presidential contenders Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar expressed support Saturday for strengthening antitrust laws and enforcement to break up big agriculture monopolies.
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Trump seeks to cut foreign aid to 3 Central American nations

Trump seeks to cut foreign aid to 3 Central American nations

Taking drastic action over illegal immigration, President Trump moved Saturday to cut direct aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, whose citizens are fleeing north and overwhelming U.S. resources at the southern border.
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