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As Trump prepares for big speech, state of the economy is strong

As Trump prepares for big speech, state of the economy is strong

The U.S economy is humming, and President Trump will undoubtedly take credit when he delivers his first State of the Union address on Tuesday.
by Scott Horsley

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Minn. cities say they need $5 billion to fix aging sewers

Minn. cities say they need $5 billion to fix aging sewers

Most of the cost is to fix aging or inadequate pipes and pumping systems. Stricter water quality regulations account for only about 5 percent of the funds needed.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Forest Service scales back environmental study of mining near Boundary Waters

Forest Service scales back environmental study of mining near Boundary Waters

The U.S. Forest Service announced Friday it will not prepare a full-blown environmental impact statement on a proposal to impose a 20-year mining ban in the watershed of the Boundary Waters.
by Dan Kraker

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Lesser review planned for land wanted for Minnesota mine

The U.S. Forest Service says it's downgrading an environmental review of a proposal to withdraw certain national forest land in Minnesota from minerals exploration for up to 20 years.
by Associated Press

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Is the renewable energy hurt or helped by high tariffs?

A professor from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs will discuss President Trump's decision to put tariffs on solar panels.
by Mike Mulcahy and Jo Erickson

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Bank of America ends free checking option, a bastion for low-income customers

Bank of America ends free checking option, a bastion for low-income customers

The bank is finishing a yearslong phaseout of eBanking, its last option for avoiding fees without keeping a monthly minimum. The move has drawn concerns it will hit low-income customers the hardest.
by Colin Dwyer

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Iron Range board OKs $5 million for mountain bike trails

Iron Range board OKs $5 million for mountain bike trails

The investment by the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board will help fund three separate trail systems.
by Dan Kraker

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Church bankruptcy mediator steps down

Arthur Boylan's resignation letter did not provide an explanation for his decision and he did not respond to a request for comment.
by Martin Moylan

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St. Paul teachers authorize strike vote

The union has proposed increased support staffing and extending funding for a "restorative practices" discipline approach.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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