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Xcel’s proposed electricity rate hike set for public debate

Xcel’s proposed electricity rate hike set for public debate

Minnesota’s largest electric utility wants to increase its rates by about 13 percent over two years. State regulators will hear public input on the proposal at hearings starting Monday.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Boeing workers reject their latest contract offer, extending strike at three Midwest plants

Boeing workers reject their latest contract offer, extending strike at three Midwest plants

Another contract proposal has been rejected by Boeing workers who now have been on strike for nearly six weeks from three Midwest plants where military aircraft and weapons are developed.
by The Associated Press

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Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump

Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump

Inflation accelerated in August as Americans paid more for gasoline and groceries. Over the last 12 months, consumer prices have risen 2.9 percent.
by Scott Horsley

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NPR's next news chief built an international career at CNN

NPR's next news chief built an international career at CNN

NPR has promoted Thomas Evans, its editorial review chief, to lead the newsroom through a period of change, following Congress' decision to end federal funding of public media.
by David Folkenflik

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Low Mississippi River water levels could add to soybean exporters’ headaches

Low Mississippi River water levels could add to soybean exporters’ headaches

More than half of American soybeans depend on the Mississippi River as an export channel. But no significant rainfall is forecast for the lower half of the Mississippi, which could hinder the transport of goods, like soybeans.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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