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As workforce shrinks, construction industry feels crunch

As workforce shrinks, construction industry feels crunch

The housing bust a decade ago devastated the construction field, as people left the industry after jobs dried up. And now, business owners are worried about a workforce crunch in the coming years.
by Martin Moylan

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Met Council opens bidding for Southwest light rail contract, again

Met Council opens bidding for Southwest light rail contract, again

The Metropolitan Council will try again to to find a contractor to build the Southwest Corridor light rail project, after the council rejected four bids in September.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota residents turn to motels to avoid homelessness

The number of families who've stayed in hotels long-term has doubled, and there are at least 85 families waiting for space at the Ramsey County's emergency family shelter.
by The Associated Press

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Strayer to acquire Capella Education in $1.9 billion deal

The two schools stood out from others mired in inquiries about students left with large debts and limited prospects. Strayer University and Minneapolis-based Capella University will continue to run as independent institutions with separate boards.
by The Associated Press

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Objecting all the way, most farmers meet buffer deadline

Objecting all the way, most farmers meet buffer deadline

Ever since the buffer law passed two years ago farmers have been busy mainly on two fronts; arguing about the legislation's value, and installing the grassy strips next to lakes and streams.
by Mark Steil

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Enbridge says it knew about oil pipeline damage 3 years ago

Enbridge Inc. says four gaps were opened in enamel coating on one section of Line 5 in Michigan's Straits of Mackinac as a support anchor was being installed in 2014, but they didn't inform regulatory agencies.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration disavows Puerto Rico power contract

Trump administration disavows Puerto Rico power contract

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke says he "had absolutely nothing to do" with a $300 million contract awarded to a small company from his hometown to help restore Puerto Rico's power grid.
by The Associated Press

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Clocking out early: Minnesotans don't want to work so hard after they turn 60

After age 60, Minnesota gives up its nation-leading labor force participation rate. Why? One theory says the state's older adults may be more economically secure than late-career workers across much of the nation.
by MPR News Staff

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Organic farm program opens doors for Somali-American growers

Organic farm program opens doors for Somali-American growers

Through a training program for farmers in Washington County, a small -- but growing -- group of Somali-Americans is hoping to boost incomes and improve access to healthy food in their community.
by The GroundTruth Project

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House backs $4T budget, faces challenges on Trump tax plan

House backs $4T budget, faces challenges on Trump tax plan

Republicans powered a $4 trillion budget through the House on Thursday by a razor-thin margin, a close vote underscoring the difficulties that lie ahead in delivering President Donald Trump's promise to cut taxes.
by The Associated Press

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