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May 17, 2018 5:00 PM

SW light rail costs vex some on Hennepin Co. board

Some on the Hennepin County board showed their displeasure Thursday over the latest cost increase for the proposed Southwest Corridor light rail line that puts the projected cost at more than $2 billion.

by Mark Zdechlik

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May 17, 2018 2:45 PM

Starbucks training focuses on the evolving study of unconscious bias

Scientists and leadership trainers says it's nearly impossible to train people out of their biases, but organizations can develop ways of mitigating the effects of it. Often, it involves teamwork.

by Yuki Noguchi

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May 17, 2018 11:13 AM

State employers cut 3,200 jobs, job market still tight

Minnesota employers cut 3,200 payroll jobs in April, but the labor market remains tight with unemployment steady at 3.2 percent.

by Bill Catlin

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May 17, 2018 6:29 AM

Bakery that teaches kids life skills expands to St. Paul

A 30-year-old nonprofit bakery that exists to teach life skills to Minneapolis kids is opening a second location in St. Paul.

by Emma Sapong

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May 16, 2018 5:15 PM

Senate passes plan to approve Line 3 oil pipeline

The bill would bypass regulators' processes for deciding the fate of Enbridge Energy's contentious plan to build an oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.

by Cody Nelson

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May 16, 2018 11:56 AM

Building costs push Southwest light rail price tag above $2 billion

Officials say rising labor and commodity prices have added another $145 million to cost of the Minneapolis-to-Eden Prairie project. Hennepin County taxpayers will be asked to shoulder the expense.

by Tim Nelson

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May 16, 2018 9:32 AM

Parting Thoughts: Martha Sawyer Allen left indelible mark on Minn. journalism

Martha Sawyer Allen was a formidable and fearless reporter. She died last month after a long career covering religion at the Star Tribune, where she helped found the award-winning Faith and Values section.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 15, 2018 2:14 PM

Uber will no longer force sexual assault survivors into arbitration or NDAs

Uber says victims of sexual assault or harassment will now have the option of going to court. The ride-hailing company will also publicly release data about sexual assaults that happen in Ubers.

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May 15, 2018 12:20 PM

Asteroid will pass between the Earth and moon Tuesday (don't panic)

First spotted in 2010, a space rock is zooming toward Earth, making a close pass on Tuesday that will see it fly safely by - about halfway between our planet and the moon.

by Bill Chappell