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Minn., N.D. governors seek common ground on flood control

Minn., N.D. governors seek common ground on flood control

Mark Dayton and Doug Burgum have spoken twice since a federal judge stopped construction of the $2.2 billion Red River diversion, and they're hoping to resolve the dispute together.
by Dan Gunderson

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Trump, GOP tax plan would cut rates for many Americans

Trump, GOP tax plan would cut rates for many Americans

The plan is sweeping in scope but omits critical, controversial details that are likely to take months to work out in a bitterly divided, GOP-led Congress.
by The Associated Press

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The next big thing in beer is being a small taproom

The next big thing in beer is being a small taproom

The explosion of these cozy craft breweries has happened as states relax laws to allow them direct-to-consumer retail rights, meaning the majority of their revenue no longer has to come from food.
by Aaron Schachter

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St. Cloud to debate raising legal tobacco age to 21

St. Cloud to debate raising legal tobacco age to 21

The St. Cloud City Council set a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would make it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone under age 21. A move supported by an organization called Crave the Change, but not St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Xcel Energy announces plans for new South Dakota wind farm

Xcel Energy announces plans for new South Dakota wind farm

Xcel says the Dakota Range I and II project puts the company on pace to be the first U.S. utility to surpass 10,000 megawatts of wind on its system, which it says would be more than enough energy to power every home in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
by The Associated Press

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Trump's tax plan: business owners win, deficit hawks lose

Trump's tax plan: business owners win, deficit hawks lose

President Trump and congressional Republicans are proposing a far-reaching plan to cut taxes for individuals and corporations, simplify the tax system and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans.
by The Associated Press

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Booming wolf population puts wildlife experts on notice

Booming wolf population puts wildlife experts on notice

With Minnesota's wolf population estimated to be on the rise, some wildlife managers are concerned about these same wolves targeting domestic animals for food.
by John Enger

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GOP, White House prepare to roll out tax cuts

GOP, White House prepare to roll out tax cuts

The White House and congressional Republicans are finalizing a tax plan that would slash the corporate rate while likely reducing the levy for the wealthiest Americans, with President Trump ready to roll out the policy proposal at midweek.
by The Associated Press

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