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April 14, 2017 5:34 PM

United Way faces $6 million shortfall for some programs

Despite the organization exceeding its fundraising goal by $2.2 million, many donations were specified to certain nonprofits.

by MPR News Staff

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April 14, 2017 4:43 PM

Delta OKs offers of up to $9,950 to flyers who give up seats

In an internal memo obtained Friday by The Associated Press, Delta Air Lines said gate agents can offer up to $2,000, up from a previous maximum of $800, and supervisors can offer up to $9,950, up from $1,350.

by Associated Press

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April 14, 2017 4:00 AM

Massive solar array will generate benefit for National Guard, civilians

A massive new solar farm is now generating electricity at Camp Ripley in central Minnesota. The project is part of the military training facility's effort to produce more energy than it consumes.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 14, 2017 12:00 AM

Finnegans CEO and co-founder talks turning beer into food

Jacquie Berglund, the co-founder and CEO of Finnegans beer is Chris Farrell's guest for his series, "Conversations on the Creative Economy." Part of the company's mission is to help people in need.

by MPR News Staff

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April 13, 2017 1:56 PM

In coal country, environmental regulations are creating jobs

Though President Trump speaks about how environmental regulations kill jobs, in some areas, the regulations help create them. In coal country, restoring streams is steady work.

by Glynis Board

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April 13, 2017 12:49 PM

OK Google, Burger King hijacked your speakers ... and failed pretty quickly

The fast-food chain launched an ad Wednesday meant to wake viewers' Google Home speakers and use them for a makeshift promo. Sadly for Burger King, it wasn't long before the ploy hit some speed bumps.

by Colin Dwyer

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April 13, 2017 12:00 PM

At 92, director Peter Brook engages the world

Battlefield," now starting a brief run at the Guthrie, tells a story that's millennia old, and as fresh as this week's news.

by Euan Kerr

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April 13, 2017 10:49 AM

Sculptor of Wall Street bull says 'Fearless Girl' horns in on his work

Arturo Di Modica is not happy that the Fearless Girl now staring down his Charging Bull has effectively turned it into a villain. He and his lawyer are now asking that the new statue be removed.

by Colin Dwyer

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April 13, 2017 8:01 AM

St. Paul wants to know if tax-exempt churches, schools would contribute voluntarily to budget

The state Supreme Court says street fees are taxes and can't be assessed to tax-exempt properties. The city wants to include some of those properties in its annual revenue stream.

by Tim Nelson