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January 31, 2019 3:21 PM

Federal judge lifts hold on lawsuits against PolyMet mine; other challenges continue

A federal judge has lifted a hold that had been placed on four lawsuits challenging the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.

by Dan Kraker

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January 31, 2019 2:00 PM

Xcel has restored natural gas to residents near Princeton

Xcel Energy has restored natural gas service to its customers in the Princeton area who lost service during the extreme cold.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 31, 2019 1:49 PM

Cold got you thinking about where to retire? Arizona is tops for snowbirds

Despite the fact that climate change is making Minnesota winters milder -- in the aggregate -- every year, thousands of Minnesota retirees move to other states, most often warmer, sunnier ones. It's a trend that may have political and other consequences for the state.

by Martin Moylan

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January 31, 2019 10:43 AM

Why climate change cost the U.S. $160 billion last year

The world's biggest insurers say climate change is costing us billions.

by Paul Huttner

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January 31, 2019 4:00 AM

Paid family leave plan clears first Capitol hurdle but more remain

A bill to make Minnesota one of the few states to guarantee paid time off for extended parental leave or family care is out of the gates at the Capitol.

by Brian Bakst

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January 30, 2019 6:53 PM

Fed says U.S. growth is 'solid,' keeps interest rates unchanged

The labor market continues to get stronger and the economy is growing at a solid rate, the Federal Reserve said. The central bank also said it will be patient as it decides on future rate increases.

by Avie Schneider

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January 30, 2019 2:52 PM

U.S. opens trade talks with China

President Trump has threatened to increase and expand on about $250 billion in tariffs, but he agreed to hold off until early March, while negotiators try to hammer out a deal.

by Scott Horsley

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January 30, 2019 9:40 AM

Foxconn reconsiders plan for Wisconsin manufacturing hub

Foxconn Technology Group says it is shifting the focus of its planned $10 billion Wisconsin campus away from blue-collar manufacturing to a research hub, while insisting it remains committed to creating 13,000 jobs as promised.

by The Associated Press