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Business and Economic News

Free of bird flu for now, Minnesota keeps wary eye on global outbreaks

Free of bird flu for now, Minnesota keeps wary eye on global outbreaks

Minnesota poultry farmers have so far avoided a repeat of the 2015 flu epidemic that decimated local flocks. But its spread in Europe and Asia is making producers and scientists nervous.
by Mark Steil

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Trump proposes big export tax, triggering fight with Mexico

Trump proposes big export tax, triggering fight with Mexico

White House spokesman Sean Spicer tried to take back his earlier comments by saying the 20 percent tax is one of several options under consideration and Trump hasn't settled on it as the way to recoup construction costs for building the wall.
by Associated Press

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'It's a big one': Iowa pipeline leaks nearly 140,000 gallons of diesel

'It's a big one': Iowa pipeline leaks nearly 140,000 gallons of diesel

The leak from an underground pipeline in north-central Iowa was first discovered in a field on Wednesday morning. Crews for the company, Magellan Midstream Partners, are working to clean it up.
by Rebecca Hersher

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'Minnesota 13' tells little known history of moonshine in Stearns Co.

'Minnesota 13' tells little known history of moonshine in Stearns Co.

During prohibition, Minnesotans made some of the highest quality liquor around. And not just any Minnesotans, but Catholic farmers in rural Stearns County.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Textron is buying vehicle maker Arctic Cat in $247 million deal

Arctic Cat Inc. will be folded into Textron's specialized vehicles business, but the brand, as well as its manufacturing, distribution and operational facilities, will be maintained. The Minneapolis company employs around 1,600 people.
by Martin Moylan

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Spain's 'Robin Hood restaurant' charges the rich and feeds the poor

Spain's 'Robin Hood restaurant' charges the rich and feeds the poor

As the country reels from its financial crisis, a new restaurant, run by a Catholic priest, lets paying daytime customers foot the dinner bill for homeless people to dine with dignity -- and style.
by Lauren Frayer

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What's next for the Dakota Access, Keystone XL pipelines?

What's next for the Dakota Access, Keystone XL pipelines?

President Donald Trump's executive actions on the Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines are aimed at turning the much-protested pipelines into reality. Here's a look at what may be next for the two pipelines.
by Associated Press

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Twin Cities airport working on deal to open paid express lanes

Twin Cities airport working on deal to open paid express lanes

The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is working on a deal to open a paid express lane for quicker security screening. The program has drawn criticism elsewhere, called elitist for the privileges it offers.
by Tim Nelson

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