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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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Intermedia Arts puts its building up for sale

The organization, which has offered programs and a venue to underserved communities, laid off its staff last month.
by Euan Kerr

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Monsanto attacks scientists after studies show trouble for its new weedkiller

Monsanto attacks scientists after studies show trouble for its new weedkiller

Scientists are accusing the seed-and-pesticide giant Monsanto of denying the risks of its latest weedkilling technology. Monsanto has responded by attacking some of its scientific critics.
by Dan Charles

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St. Paul joins Minneapolis in approving Airbnb regs

St. Paul joins Minneapolis in approving Airbnb regs

The St. Paul City Council on Wednesday approved regulations governing home sharing services like Airbnb and VRBO. They'll take effect in about a month.
by MPR News Staff

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