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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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Trade war with Mexico stokes fear among Minnesota pig farmers

Trade war with Mexico stokes fear among Minnesota pig farmers

If the pork tariff reduces U.S. sales to Mexico farmers fear it could set in motion a series of events that will damage their economic future.
by Mark Steil

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EU to impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports from July

The European Union on Wednesday announced it will start imposing duties from July on a list of U.S. products in response to President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe.
by Associated Press

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