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April 3, 2018 5:10 PM

EPA chief under fire for favorable condo rental linked to Enbridge lobbyist

Scott Pruitt reportedly rented a Washington condo for $50 a night from a woman married to the head of a powerful lobbying firm that has worked for Enbridge and other energy interests.

by Cody Nelson

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April 3, 2018 12:56 PM

Minnesota's big health plans ended 2017 in the black

The trade association for Minnesota health plans said the insurers ended 2017 with more than $300 million dollars in net income available to put in reserves.

by Mark Zdechlik

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April 2, 2018 3:41 PM

Polaris fined $27M; too slow disclosing vehicle defects

Minnesota-based Polaris received 150 reports of fires tied to its RZR recreational off-road vehicles before reporting problems; one resulted in the death of a 15-year old, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday.

by MPR News Staff

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April 2, 2018 2:54 PM

Twin Cities-based HourCar expanding, planning all-electric fleet

Twin Cities-based HourCar, the short-term rental firm, is planning to expand the number of pickup and drop-off locations, its fleet, and go all-electric.

by Martin Moylan

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April 2, 2018 11:00 AM

Renter's rights in a tight market

The rental market is doing very well in the Twin Cities. Vacancies are low. Rent is rising. That's all good news for developers. But bad news for renters.

by Mike Mulcahy and Manda Lillie

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April 2, 2018 10:33 AM

Report: Midwest business conditions index rose again

A business conditions index for nine Midwestern and Plains states surged again last month, which a report released Monday said is a sign of continued improvement in regional economic conditions.

by Associated Press

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April 1, 2018 6:52 PM

China raises tariffs on U.S. pork, fruit in trade dispute

The tariff increase will hit American farm states, many of which voted for Trump in 2016.

by The Associated Press

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March 30, 2018 5:35 PM

'Penny-a-pill' funding fades under pressure from pharmaceutical industry

The so-called "Penny-a-pill" legislation faces an uncertain future after strong opposition from pharmaceutical companies and some business interests. Supporters of the bill, including many who've lost loved ones to overdose, are alarmed.

by Jon Collins

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March 30, 2018 4:42 PM

Trump EPA expected to roll back auto mileage, pollution standards

Environmental groups, who predict increased greenhouse gas emissions and more gasoline consumption if the standards are relaxed, say the announcement could come Tuesday.

by Associated Press