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Light rail debate continues to divide

Light rail debate continues to divide

A nearly $2 billion price tag and a rift between rural and urban interests has kept the Southwest Light Rail project on uncertain footing for years.
by Associated Press

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What failure on Obamacare repeal means for tax reform

What failure on Obamacare repeal means for tax reform

President Trump is eager to put the health care debacle behind him and focus on tax reform, but the failure to repeal the Affordable Care Act could handicap that effort.
by Scott Horsley and Yuki Noguchi

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'Pizzagate' gunman pleads guilty to charges

'Pizzagate' gunman pleads guilty to charges

Edgar Maddison Welch accepted a plea deal over his armed confrontation at the Comet Ping Pong restaurant in Washington, D.C., last year. The North Carolina man says he was motivated by online rumors.
by Jason Slotkin

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Wine, painting forge new ties in north Minneapolis

Wine, painting forge new ties in north Minneapolis

Paint-and-sip parties are drawing in African-Americans eager to build friendships and try their hand at some art. In the process, they're helping build a new kind of north side culture.
by Emma Sapong

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CEOs of Minnesota's global stars

CEOs of Minnesota's global stars

There are two entities that have made Minnesota famous around the world: Mayo Clinic and Cargill. Their CEOs spoke recently about two of our most important needs: health and food.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. to recommend approval of Keystone XL pipeline

U.S. to recommend approval of Keystone XL pipeline

Senior U.S. officials say the State Department will recommend approval of the Keystone XL pipeline, clearing the way for the White House to formally approve it.
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Woe for stores as shoppers look elsewhere for inspiration

Woe for stores as shoppers look elsewhere for inspiration

People are changing how they buy clothing. Shoppers aren't just showrooming at stores and then buying the same items online if they can find better prices - it's a more significant separation from the mall.
by Associated Press

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Minnesota jobless rate steady at 4 percent in February

Minnesota jobless rate steady at 4 percent in February

The state's jobless rate remained significantly below the 4.7 national unemployment rate, but Minnesota's 12-month job growth continued to lag the nation, state officials reported Thursday.
by MPR News Staff

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A high-rise, historic renovation and bathroom fix help DMC unlock millions in state funds

A high-rise, historic renovation and bathroom fix help DMC unlock millions in state funds

Project leaders said Thursday the Destination Medical Center has passed a crucial milestone: $200 million in private investments. How the city got to that amount, however, may raise eyebrows.
by Catharine Richert

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