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How will the new tax bill affect you?

It has been decades since the last major tax overhaul. What will the recently passed bill mean for your family and your business?
by Chris Farrell and Marcheta Fornoff

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The tax law's new way of measuring inflation could take a toll on taxpayers

The tax law's new way of measuring inflation could take a toll on taxpayers

The tax overhaul uses an alternative measure of inflation that will show less upward pressure on prices. That means tax brackets will adjust upward less often, making many people pay more.
by Jim Zarroli

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A good holiday season for Minnesota retailers

Between Nov. 1 and Christmas Eve, sales in the U.S. climbed 4.9 percent compared to the same time last year, according to new data from Mastercard which includes spending both in stores and online.
by Phil Picardi

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Hennepin Co. extends hours as more Minnesotans prepay property taxes

Hennepin Co. extends hours as more Minnesotans prepay property taxes

Hennepin County reported an increased interest in prepayment of taxes following President Trump's signing of the new federal tax law — a move that has potential impacts on property taxes.
by MPR News Staff

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Inside the whiskey revolution in northern Minnesota

Inside the whiskey revolution in northern Minnesota

One craft distiller in Hallock, Minn., got a state grant to study how different rye varieties affect taste in whiskey. The results, he says, show promise for the state's booze industry.
by Dan Gunderson

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Ground Level: What's 1 thing you want changed in Minnesota in 2018?

Ground Level: What's 1 thing you want changed in Minnesota in 2018?

Governmental policies, health care, education and roads, roads, roads! These are just a few things Minnesotans said they'd like to see improve in the state according to a recent Ground Level survey.
by Sara Porter

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Joshua Johnson on journalism in tumultuous times

Joshua Johnson on journalism in tumultuous times

As part of Minnesota Public Radio's Broadcast Journalist Series, Tom Weber spoke with 1A host Joshua Johnson.
by Tom Weber

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GOP's tax overhaul has some rushing to pay taxes early

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.
by Martin Moylan

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Feds reverse course, keep Minnesota copper mine plan alive

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.
by Dan Kraker

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