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Flooding and rising seas threaten America's oldest farmland

Flooding and rising seas threaten America's oldest farmland

Some of the oldest farmland in America is on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. But as sea levels rise, saltwater is killing crops and threatening a way of life.
by Jennifer Ludden

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From distillers to farmers, trade war would cause casualties

From distillers to farmers, trade war would cause casualties

If a trade war is coming, the cheesemakers of Wisconsin are standing in the line of fire. So are the farmers of Minnesota and the distillers of Kentucky. And the employees of iconic American brands like Harley-Davidson and Levi Strauss.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs are 'Illegal,' EU trade commissioner says

U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs are 'Illegal,' EU trade commissioner says

The European Union will take its case to the World Trade Organization. The U.S. tariffs are "pure protectionism," Europe's top trade commissioner said as the measures took effect on Friday.

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Unemployment rate drops to 3.8 percent, lowest since 2000

Unemployment rate drops to 3.8 percent, lowest since 2000

The U.S. economy gained a stronger-than-expected 223,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate edged down to an 18-year low, the Labor Department said. Meanwhile, wage growth picked up slightly.
by Chris Arnold and Avie Schneider

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Hennepin County approves more light rail funding

Hennepin County approves more light rail funding

With cost estimates for the 14.5-mile line now past $2 billion, project backers say more county money is the only way to get federal to match.
by Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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Sears to close three Minnesota stores among 63 to be shuttered nationwide

Sears to close three Minnesota stores among 63 to be shuttered nationwide

The beleaguered retailer, which operates Kmart and Sears stores, announced Thursday it was closing 72 stores across the nation, but then amended that number to 63 in the list it posted.
by Chris Graves

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Billboards seek new clues to TV anchor's 1995 disappearance

Billboards seek new clues to TV anchor's 1995 disappearance

Billboards are going up around Mason City, Iowa, asking the public for clues in the long-unsolved disappearance of Minnesota native Jodi Huisentruit.
by Cathy Wurzer

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