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Business and Economic News

Farmers plant seeds of uncertainty

Farmers plant seeds of uncertainty

A wet, cold spring isn't the only concern for Minnesota farmers. Other problems include trade disputes, a new farm bill and low commodity prices.
by Mark Steil

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Court to hear challenge to Winona County's sand mining ban

Court to hear challenge to Winona County's sand mining ban

Minnesota Sands LLC, which holds extensive mineral rights in southeastern Minnesota, is challenging the legality before the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
by Associated Press

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U.S. unemployment drops to 3.9 percent

The U.S. economy had a net gain of 164,000 in April. Unemployment -- which had stood at 4.1 percent since October of 2017 -- dipped to 3.9 percent, according to Friday's report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Prayers, promises and proposals but few agreements at the Capitol

Prayers, promises and proposals but few agreements at the Capitol

At the end of a wild week at the State Capitol, Republican Legislative leaders and DFL Gov. Mark Dayton seem to be talking past each other. And time is running out in the session.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota Senate passes tax bill, but it's not the last word

Minnesota Senate passes tax bill, but it's not the last word

The Minnesota Senate passed a major tax bill Thursday, just two days after making the proposal public. But a final agreement on taxes before the session ends May 21 is still not guaranteed.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota county officials worry about potential pipeline protest cost

Minnesota county officials worry about potential pipeline protest cost

"Potential county expenses related to this project cannot be anticipated or budgeted because they are out of the ordinary for counties," the president of the Association of Minnesota Counties wrote.
by Associated Press

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JetBlue lands in the Twin Cities today

JetBlue lands in the Twin Cities today

The discount carrier JetBlue launched non-stop service between the Twin Cities and Boston Thursday, with three daily non-stops.
by Martin Moylan

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U.S.-China trade talks center on rivalry over technology

U.S.-China trade talks center on rivalry over technology

Chinese and U.S. officials met face-to-face Thursday in an attempt to resolve a dispute over technology that has taken the world's two largest economies the closest they've ever come to a trade war.
by Associated Press

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