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Business and Economic News

McConnell to coal-state Dems: Accept 4-month deal for miners

McConnell to coal-state Dems: Accept 4-month deal for miners

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he understands Democrats' frustration over health benefits for retired miners, but says they should "take yes for answer."
by Associated Press

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Poll: Trump needs to choose between presidency and his business

Poll: Trump needs to choose between presidency and his business

Two-thirds of Americans think Trump must avoid a conflict of interest, according to a Bloomberg poll. But only a slight majority are confident he'll put the country's interests ahead of his own.
by Jim Zarroli

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DFL copper mining feud spills into public view

DFL copper mining feud spills into public view

DFL Party leaders on Saturday are set to debate language that would put the party officially against a proposed copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes. Could it be a swing issue in the next governor's race?
by Tim Pugmire

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What might the economy look like in the Trump era?

What might the economy look like in the Trump era?

What will the future of America's economy look like? Will trade deals be dissolved? Will manufacturing jobs return? Will wages and interest rates go up - or down? And will Americans ever believe what economists tell them?
by MPR News Staff

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Duluth air base passed over for new fighters

Duluth's Air National Guard base will not be home to the newest generation of military fighter jets, despite efforts by Minnesota lawmakers.
by John Enger

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Minnesota sues Volkswagen over emissions cheating scandal

Minnesota sues Volkswagen over emissions cheating scandal

Minnesota's attorney general is suing Volkswagen, saying the German automaker violated state laws when it sold diesel vehicles in the state with special systems designed to defeat emissions tests.
by Associated Press

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Minnesota's changing: Here are key takeaways from new Census data

Minnesota's changing: Here are key takeaways from new Census data

Minnesotans are getting older and more diverse, and many of us go to college. But racial disparities have only worsened since the 2008 recession, Census data show.
by Jon Collins

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What legal recourse do victims of fake news stories have?

What legal recourse do victims of fake news stories have?

Fake news played a bigger role in this past presidential election than ever seen before. And sometimes it has had serious repercussions for real people and businesses.

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UnitedHealth Group takes a page from Obamacare play book

UnitedHealthcare is pitching a new product that comes out of the Affordable Care Act -- even though Republicans who will control Washington promise to repeal the the law.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Dakota Access pipeline company fighting small state fine

The company building the four-state, $3.8 billion Dakota Access oil pipeline is fighting an effort by North Dakota regulators to fine it $15,000.
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