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Thanks to shutdown, expected farm data wasn't released Friday. Here's why that matters

Thanks to shutdown, expected farm data wasn't released Friday. Here's why that matters

The much-anticipated World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report helps market traders anticipate future crop prices, and helps farmers plan for the coming year. Its absence will only add more uncertainty to a market coming off a tough 2018.
by Dan Gunderson

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Google looking at $600M data center in Becker, Minn.

Google looking at $600M data center in Becker, Minn.

Sherburne County in central Minnesota appears to be in the running for a Google data center worth around $600 million, according to a filing Thursday by Xcel Energy.
by MPR News Staff

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Local TSA union rep details the shutdown's effects on federal workers in Minnesota

As the partial government shutdown stretches into the 20th day, many federal employees are feeling the effects — including TSA officers at US airports, who are working without pay. Friday will mark the first paycheck they will miss since the shutdown began.
by Cathy Wurzer

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U.S.-China trade talks wrap up after extending to third day

U.S.-China trade talks wrap up after extending to third day

Successful talks could mean relaxed economic tensions and reduced tariffs between the two countries. Trump has threatened to restart the trade war if no deal is reached by March 2.

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A warning about U.S. credit rating could signal higher interest rates

A warning about U.S. credit rating could signal higher interest rates

A major credit rating agency is warning that a prolonged government shutdown could mean that it will reconsider the nation's AAA rating. That could lead to higher borrowing costs.
by Avie Schneider

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