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Trump delivers warning on trade as he leaves G-7 summit

Trump delivers warning on trade as he leaves G-7 summit

President Donald Trump delivered a stern warning on trade to foreign countries at the Group of Seven summit on Saturday, advising trading partners not to retaliate against U.S. tariffs on the imports of steel and aluminum.
by Associated Press

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Support builds for proposed National Loon Center in Minnesota

Support builds for proposed National Loon Center in Minnesota

The center would be dedicated to the survival and protection of the common loon. The proposal includes an interpretive center, freshwater research center, outside demonstration area and shoreline trail.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minneapolis landlords win suit to block Section 8 anti-discrimination law

The judge who sided with the landlords wrote that the ordinance is, "the result of hard work by many people of good will," but is still invalid because it violates landlords' due process rights and tars all of them with the brush of discrimination."
by Matt Sepic

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Sen. Tina Smith's amendment would complete PolyMet land swap

Sen. Tina Smith's amendment would complete PolyMet land swap

Sen. Tina Smith has proposed an amendment to force completion of a land swap needed for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, a move that drew criticism from environmentalists Friday.
by The Associated Press

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Farmers already at higher risk of suicide face pressure from tariffs

Farmers already at higher risk of suicide face pressure from tariffs

Minnesota was among the states with the greatest jumps in suicide rates according to new research out from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And farmers are part of the occupational group with the highest suicide rate, which is several times the national average.
by Nina Moini

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China's ZTE to pay $1 billion fine to settle U.S. trade case

China's ZTE to pay $1 billion fine to settle U.S. trade case

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced a deal with Chinese telecommunications company ZTE — a move that may indicate progress in high-stakes trade talks between the U.S. and China.
by Avie Schneider

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Mick Mulvaney effectively fires CFPB advisory council

Mick Mulvaney effectively fires CFPB advisory council

The CFPB's interim chief is moving to disband a board designed to help consumer groups work with the agency to identify problems facing Americans who are being unfairly treated by financial firms.
by Chris Arnold and Avie Schneider

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