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Minneapolis unveils plans for a new municipal office building

Minneapolis unveils plans for a new municipal office building

The city of Minneapolis is planning to move 1,300 employees to a new municipal office building slated to go up on Government Plaza in about two years.
by Matt Sepic

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Self-described millionaire collected thousands in food stamps to make point about SNAP

Rob Undersander of Waite Park told a legislative committee Wednesday that he and his wife collected about $6,000 in benefits they didn't need over 19 months, then gave the equivalent to charity.
by Tom Crann and Associated Press

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How consumers can protect themselves from potential abuse by big banks

How consumers can protect themselves from potential abuse by big banks

Wells Fargo is embroiled in yet another banking scandal. Reuter reports the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a U.S. watchdog agency. So how can consumers protect themselves against potential abuse?
by Kerri Miller and Suzanne Pekow

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Lawmakers say Trump exploring rejoining Pacific trade talks

President Donald Trump has asked trade officials to explore the possibility of the United States rejoining negotiations on the Pacific Rim agreement after he pulled out last year as part of his "America first" agenda.
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$30,000 rumor? Tabloid paid for, spiked, salacious Trump tip

$30,000 rumor? Tabloid paid for, spiked, salacious Trump tip

Eight months before the company that owns the National Enquirer paid $150,000 to a former Playboy Playmate who claimed she'd had an affair with Donald Trump, the tabloid's parent made a $30,000 payment to a former doorman at one of the real estate mogul's New York City buildings.
by The Associated Press

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Plan could erase VW scandal's emissions six-fold

Plan could erase VW scandal's emissions six-fold

Minnesota's portion of the VW settlement — $47 million — will be spent in three phases over 10 years to reduce tailpipe emissions.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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As tax day approaches, watch out for phone scammers

As tax day approaches, watch out for phone scammers

The IRS estimates that more than $65 million has been lost to phone tax scammers in the last five years. The calls are most common during tax season in March and April.
by Paige Pfleger

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What rising property values mean for you: It's not what you might think

What rising property values mean for you: It's not what you might think

It's property tax assessment letter season. And, this year, many homeowners across the state were surprised to see a spike in their property values — again. If yours went up, will that mean your taxes rise, too?
by Max Nesterak

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President Trump turns attention to welfare programs

President Trump turns attention to welfare programs

President Trump has directed federal agencies to look for ways to strengthen work requirements for various aid programs, including Medicaid, food stamps, housing assistance and cash welfare.
by Scott Horsley

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