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Engineers say tax increase needed to save failing U.S. infrastructure

Engineers say tax increase needed to save failing U.S. infrastructure

Our roads, bridges, dams, transit systems and airports are in pretty poor shape. The nation's civil engineers are calling for a significant increase in the gas tax to pay for the needed upgrades.
by David Schaper

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RadioShack files for bankruptcy -- again

RadioShack files for bankruptcy -- again

The electronics chain closed thousands of stores in 2015 and restructured the remaining business in an attempt to stabilize sales. On Wednesday, the new parent company filed for bankruptcy.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Wind energy takes flight in the heart of Texas oil country

Wind energy takes flight in the heart of Texas oil country

Texas leads the nation in wind energy, while wind turbine technician is the fastest-growing job in the U.S. The industry flourished under former Gov. Rick Perry, Trump's new energy secretary.
by Ari Shapiro and Matt Ozug

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Bird flu outbreaks elsewhere put Minnesota farm country on edge

Bird flu outbreaks elsewhere put Minnesota farm country on edge

Bird flu cases discovered this past week in Tennessee and Wisconsin have prompted a new wave of anxiety for turkey and chicken growers.
by Mark Steil

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Hospital, health insurer locked in Medicaid rate dispute

Children's Minnesota, the state's largest pediatric hospital system, said it is ending the contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, but will continue to negotiate for higher reimbursement rates before the current contract runs out this summer.n
by Mark Zdechlik and Associated Press

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Fairview rescues struggling HealthEast in merger

Fairview rescues struggling HealthEast in merger

The combined operations will have a footprint that spans much of the Twin Cities, as well as greater Minnesota. HealthEast serves the east metro and Fairview operates in the south, west and north areas of the Twin Cities as well as northern Minnesota.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Dayton's signature starts countdown to Sunday liquor sales

Dayton's signature starts countdown to Sunday liquor sales

Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill on Tuesday repealing the decades-old ban on Sunday liquor sales. Minnesota liquor stores can open their doors on Sundays between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. beginning in July.
by Brian Bakst

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General Mills boosts eco-friendly grain Kernza

Its dense roots extend over 10 feet -- twice as deep as conventional annual wheat. Unlike conventional wheat, farmers who grow it don't need to till the soil and replant it every year.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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More Minn. homeless students would get help under bipartisan measure

More Minn. homeless students would get help under bipartisan measure

State officials say more than 9,500 Minnesota students have been homeless at some point this academic year. Minnesota lawmakers could expand a pilot program that's already helped hundreds of kids in three cities.
by Matt Sepic

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