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Business and Economic News

Mpls. mayor Frey pledged to increase job opportunities. He's not the first

Mpls. mayor Frey pledged to increase job opportunities. He's not the first

Mayor Jacob Frey has said it's time for city leaders to stop talking about creating more jobs for people of color and to take action. However, some say just by using his bully pulpit Mayor Frey can get results.
by Brandt Williams

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PUC seeks to limit delay in Line 3 oil pipeline decision

The state Public Utilities Commission has decided to stick close to its original timeline for deciding whether to approve Enbridge Energy's proposal to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.
by Associated Press

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Federal regulator rejects Energy Department's bid to prop up coal, nuclear

Federal regulator rejects Energy Department's bid to prop up coal, nuclear

Energy Secretary Rick Perry proposed a rule that would essentially subsidize older fuel sources to compete with cheaper natural gas and renewables. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission cried foul.

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Mine supporters sue to void Dayton order against Twin Metals

Mine supporters sue to void Dayton order against Twin Metals

Up North Jobs said Tuesday it filed a lawsuit in St. Louis County District Court last week seeking an injunction to let mineral exploration continue there, saying Dayton's order violated state statutes.
by The Associated Press

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State to deny water pollution waiver for Minntac mine

State to deny water pollution waiver for Minntac mine

U.S. Steel had asked for a 20-year variance from water quality standards for sulfate and other pollutants in water from its massive tailings basin that seeps into groundwater and nearby streams at its Mountain Iron facilities.
by Dan Kraker

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Court cases from coordinated 2016 pipeline protest delayed

Eleven activists with the group Climate Direct Action were arrested on Oct. 11, 2016, when they tried to either shut down pipelines in North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and Washington state or film the attempts.
by The Associated Press

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Changing minds on climate change

Changing minds on climate change

What prompts someone to change their mind about climate change?
by MPR News Staff

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Keillor, MPR say they're in mediation

Keillor, MPR say they're in mediation

The company severed its contracts with the longtime host of A Prairie Home Companion after allegations of inappropriate behavior.
by Laura Yuen and Eric Ringham

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