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GOP's tax overhaul has some rushing to pay taxes early
Hennepin County took in over $4 million in early tax payments Thursday. County auditor and treasurer Mark Chapin says he's never seen such enthusiastic, happy taxpayers.
Feds reverse course, keep Minnesota copper mine plan alive
Last December, the Obama administration refused to renew mineral leases that Twin Metals Minnesota says it needs to build a huge underground copper-nickel mine near Ely and the Boundary Waters. On Friday, the Trump administration reversed the decision.
Trump's busy year on energy and environment
President Trump and a trio of cabinet members have made headway in their campaign for American fossil fuel "energy dominance." This might slow renewable energy, but it won't bring back coal.
Trump signs, lauds tax overhaul, off to Florida for holidays
He also signed a temporary spending bill to keep the government running and provide money to upgrade the nation's missile defenses. The tax cut, which fulfilled a long-held Republican goal, was at the forefront of Trump's mind.
Russian hackers targeted more than 200 journalists globally
The list of journalists provides new evidence for the U.S. intelligence community's conclusion that Fancy Bear acted on behalf of the Russian government when it intervened in the U.S. presidential election.
Lack of affordable housing has tenants fighting to stay in problem landlord's properties
The city of Minneapolis revoked all 42 of Mahmood Khan's rental licenses for not maintaining his properties. Many of Khan's tenants say they want to move, but they can't find anywhere else to go.
APM Marketplace tax reform special: 'Now What?'
Special coverage from APM's Marketplace, with detailed analysis of the impact of the new tax law.
He undertook his fact-finding mission with a series of questions: Are those in poverty able to live with dignity? And what does a government do to protect those who are most vulnerable?
Papa John's founder out as CEO weeks after NFL comments
Papa John's founder John Schnatter who appears in the chain's commercials and on its pizza boxes, and is the company's biggest shareholder, remains chairman of the board.