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Business and Economic News

EPA, U.S. Steel reach agreement on Duluth cleanup

A $75 million cleanup project at U.S. Steel Corporation's former Duluth site on the St. Louis River will begin next year.
by Associated Press

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As wildfires rage, smoke chokes out farmworkers and delays some crops

As wildfires rage, smoke chokes out farmworkers and delays some crops

Smoke from wildfires is blanketing much of the West. That's ruining some crops and may be stunting others. And it's making it difficult or unsafe for laborers to pick the harvest.
by Anna King

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Ramsey County leaders OK huge development on site of former Twin Cities ammo plant

Ramsey County leaders OK huge development on site of former Twin Cities ammo plant

The Arden Hills site has been empty for more than 40 years but the master plan includes three residential neighborhoods, plus parks, retail and office space to be called Rice Creek Commons.
by Matt Sepic

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Four things that need to happen before PolyMet mine's future can be written

Four things that need to happen before PolyMet mine's future can be written

The PolyMet proposal -- and the prospect of a new copper-nickel mining industry amongst the forests and lakes of northeast Minnesota -- is the most divisive environmental issue the state has faced in decades.
by Dan Kraker

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Best Buy quarterly sales jump, but outlook weighs on shares

Best Buy quarterly sales jump, but outlook weighs on shares

Best Buy Co. saw the biggest quarterly sales growth at established stores in 15 years, helping push revenue and profit beyond Wall Street expectations.
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Despite strong economy, many Americans struggling to get by

Despite strong economy, many Americans struggling to get by

A survey finds about 40 percent of American families struggled to meet at least one of their basic needs last year, including paying for food, health care, housing or utilities.
by The Associated Press

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Duluth as a cruise stop? With City Council vote, it's one step closer

Duluth as a cruise stop? With City Council vote, it's one step closer

With more people touring the Great Lakes, city officials are eager to tap into the opportunity. A ship with 200 passengers could mean $100,000 for Duluth businesses per visit.
by Dan Kraker

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What gentrification looks like in the Twin Cities

What is gentrification? Is it happening in the Twin Cities? And what does it look like for people and businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul?
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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U.S. and Mexico reach trade deal; Trump wants to drop NAFTA name

U.S. and Mexico reach trade deal; Trump wants to drop NAFTA name

The Trump administration has forged a tentative pact with Mexico on the North American Free Trade Agreement. The next step is to get Canada re-engaged in the talks.
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