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Hearings on Enbridge's Line 3 oil pipeline open in St. Paul

Hearings on Enbridge's Line 3 oil pipeline open in St. Paul

The 12-day "evidentiary hearing" before an administrative law judge will be a trial-like proceeding to gather information to help the Public Utilities Commission decide whether the project is needed.
by The Associated Press

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GOP tax writers delay rollout as Trump sets rapid timetable

GOP tax writers delay rollout as Trump sets rapid timetable

The president said he was hopeful the House will approve the tax bill by Thanksgiving. But his overly optimistic timetable didn't address the concerns of lawmakers.
by The Associated Press

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Mint conditions: Stores say menthol restrictions hurt their bottom lines

Mint conditions: Stores say menthol restrictions hurt their bottom lines

The St. Paul City Council is expected to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco in a move convenience stores say threaten their businesses and health advocates say will lead to fewer young people becoming addicted.
by Matt Sepic

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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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