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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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The impending repeal of Obamacare

The impending repeal of Obamacare

It seems inevitable that a repeal will take place, but what impact will that have on the millions of Americans who are covered by the Affordable Care Act?
by Kerri Miller and Tiffany Hanssen

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Workers dismayed by President Trump's federal hiring freeze

Workers dismayed by President Trump's federal hiring freeze

At a news conference Monday, Trump spokesman Sean Spicer said the freeze ensures taxpayers get effective and efficient government and said it "counters the dramatic expansion of the federal workforce in recent years."
by Associated Press

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Sambusas in tow, Somali coalition makes big ask at Capitol

Sambusas in tow, Somali coalition makes big ask at Capitol

The newly formed Coalition of Somali American Leaders is seeking millions of dollars from the state to help Somali-Americans.
by Laura Yuen

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Counter Stories: The 'Hidden Figures' of history

Counter Stories: The 'Hidden Figures' of history

The Counter Stories team watched the Academy Award-nominated movie "Hidden Figures" and gave their reviews. They also considered other forgotten, but important, people of the past.
by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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Doing your taxes? Why not register to vote, too?

Doing your taxes? Why not register to vote, too?

The Minnesota Department of Revenue has added a reminder to register to vote in all Minnesota-certified electronic filing systems. Here's a quick look at the different ways you can register to vote in Minnesota.
by Sara Porter

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Trump files documents to shift management of businesses to his sons

Trump files documents to shift management of businesses to his sons

For many weeks, the president said he would step away from managing his businesses, but he offered no evidence. Now documents are turning up, showing he no longer is listed as top executive.
by Jackie Northam

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