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In Minneapolis, the head of the U.N.'s World Food Programme said feeding the hungry is crucial to fighting terrorism and preventing war, and urged food companies to be more productive.
Hiring picked up in August as U.S. employers added a strong 201,000 jobs, a sign of confidence that consumers and businesses will keep spending despite the Trump administration's conflicts with U.S. trading partners.
Fact check: Trump's disloyal official is not a traitor
President Trump is questioning whether one of his senior officials committed treason by going public about an effort within the administration to thwart his agenda and contain his "eccentric behavior." The answer is no.
Feds reopen forests near Boundary Waters to mining
The Trump administration has canceled a study of a proposed 20-year mining ban within the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, clearing the way for renewed mineral leasing.
Trump fumes over NYT op-ed; top officials swiftly deny role
The author, claiming to be part of the "resistance" to Trump "working diligently from within" his administration, said, "Many Trump appointees have vowed to do what we can to preserve our democratic institutions while thwarting Mr. Trump's more misguided impulses until he is out of office."
Mayo Clinic is joining with half a dozen other hospital systems in launching a non-profit company to produce generic drugs in response to cost and supply pressures.
Vikings owners planning hotel complex in Eagan
The Wilf family, which owns the Minnesota Vikings, is planning a hotel and conference center in Eagan at the site of the team's new headquarters and training facility.
A strong economy and worries about the prospect of tariffs helped propel Minnesota exports up 15 percent in the second quarter.