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Smaller government? Some Trump supporters cheered the shutdown

Smaller government? Some Trump supporters cheered the shutdown

"I want less government. That's what we're getting" with a shutdown, said Terry Rose of Fort Hancock, Texas, just across the border from El Porvenir, Mexico. "I'm understanding about federal employees, but if you're 'non-essential' it's hard to feel too badly for you."
by Associated Press

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Even with IRS staffers returning, tax refunds may be delayed

Even with IRS staffers returning, tax refunds may be delayed

The disruption from the partial shutdown and the recent absence of a large contingent of recalled IRS employees mean the possibility of delayed tax refunds.
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In a hot labor market, some employees are 'ghosting' bad bosses

In a hot labor market, some employees are 'ghosting' bad bosses

More employers say they're being "ghosted," the Federal Reserve noted recently. That's when a worker just stops coming to work and is impossible to contact. The strong economy may help explain it.
by Emily Sullivan

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Lawmakers look to boost funding to address farmer stress, suicide

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

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.
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Union: MSP air traffic controllers overworked, stressed

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

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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Key Minnesota business group warns shutdown hurting economy

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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