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Target raises starting pay for 2nd time in less than a year

Target raises starting pay for 2nd time in less than a year

Target is raising its minimum starting pay for workers for the second time in less than a year after seeing a bigger and better pool of candidates.
by Associated Press

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Minnesota's new plan for ending homelessness

Minnesota has announced another new plan to end homelessness in the state. This time by the year 2020.
by Steven John

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3M names new CEO

3M names new CEO

3M's Michael Roman will succeed Inge Thulin in July.
by Martin Moylan

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Wind projects bring opposition, opportunity to south-central Minn.

Wind projects bring opposition, opportunity to south-central Minn.

The Huntley-Wilmarth line is one of two major wind projects in the planning stages in Faribault County. But opposition to the projects have made it unclear if either will be built.
by Mark Steil

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State lawmakers question authority to spend 3M dollars

State lawmakers question authority to spend 3M dollars

Some Minnesota legislators are signaling they aren't ready to give up all control over the $850 million 3M will pay the state to settle a lawsuit over water contamination in the east metro.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Could 'smart salting' keep Minnesota roads and waters safe?

Could 'smart salting' keep Minnesota roads and waters safe?

Minnesota lawmakers are introducing a bill this week that'd give legal cover to crews that that use "smart salting" techniques, or using only the recommended amount necessary to melt ice.
by Max Nesterak

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Will we soon be seeing the end of gasoline cars?

Will we soon be seeing the end of gasoline cars?

Experts from the oil, electric and auto industries explore the future of the internal combustion engine, and the prospects for renewable fuels, new technologies, and robotic and electric cars.

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