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University of Minnesota cuts ties with tech giant Huawei

The University of Minnesota has suspended its relationship with a Chinese telecom giant that's facing federal criminal charges accusing it of stealing trade secrets, violating sanctions and lying to banks.
by Associated Press

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For the few who heat homes with coal, it's still king

For the few who heat homes with coal, it's still king

Nearly 130,000 homes in the U.S. still burn coal for heat. Despite decades of decline and concerns about climate change, companies in the coal home-heating business are optimistic about the future.
by Jeff Brady

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St. Paul implements one-sided parking starting Monday

St. Paul implements one-sided parking starting Monday

The city of St. Paul is implementing one-sided street parking on Monday in response to record-breaking February snowfall that has choked roads in many neighborhoods.
by MPR News Staff

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'A new model of storytelling' for Minnesota's immigrant communities

'A new model of storytelling' for Minnesota's immigrant communities

With support from MPR News, Mukhtar Ibrahim is devoting his energy to what will be a run as a nonprofit multimedia news organization devoted to all immigrant communities in Minnesota.

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SpaceX's new crew capsule aces space station test

SpaceX's new crew capsule aces space station test

SpaceX's new crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, acing its second milestone in just over a day.
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Enbridge pushes Line 3 timeline back a year

Enbridge pushes Line 3 timeline back a year

Enbridge had said throughout the permitting process that the line would be in service by the end of 2019. But the company said Friday that it now doesn't expect the new pipeline to enter service until the second half of 2020.
by MPR News Staff

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SpaceX launches capsule bound for International Space Station

SpaceX launches capsule bound for International Space Station

It's a test flight with only supplies and a test dummy named Ripley aboard. SpaceX wants to demonstrate the potential for a company to carry astronauts into orbit.
by James Doubek

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