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August 3, 2016 9:46 AM

Bakken Pipeline financing complete, share sold to pay debt

Companies building an oil pipeline from North Dakota across the Midwest into Texas say they've completed project financing and sold a share of the pipeline to another company to pay down the debt.

by Associated Press

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August 3, 2016 9:00 AM

Apple ditches pistol emoji in favor of water gun

The pistol emoji will be replaced with a green water gun icon, and Apple is also adding new emojis of a pride flag, families with single parents, and women playing sports.

by Rebecca Hersher

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August 3, 2016 8:31 AM

St. Paul city council to put the spotlight on sick leave policy change

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with St. Paul City Council member Chris Tolbert about an upcoming vote on an ordinance mandating paid sick time for employees

by MPR News Staff

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August 2, 2016 4:43 PM

Hmong Chamber hopes to give small businesses a boost

The business-support group was founded nearly two decades ago, but it hasn't been very active. Its leaders aim to change that.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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August 2, 2016 11:40 AM

Union calls on Allina nurses to back open-ended strike

The Minnesota Nurses Association wants nearly 5,000 Allina Health nurses to authorize an indefinite strike against five Allina hospitals. A vote is set for Aug. 18.

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 2, 2016 11:24 AM

Hop growers cheer craft brewers for saving an ailing industry

The spike in demand for small-batch beers has infused new life into small, family-owned hop farms that were teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.

by Jodi Helmer

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August 2, 2016 4:00 AM

Ely calls a truce over mining as tourist economy booms

While a plan to build a copper-nickel mine remains a flashpoint, many in the North Woods gateway town are working together now to build an economic future with or without mining.

by Dan Kraker

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August 1, 2016 5:20 PM

More contract talks end fruitless for Allina, nurses union

The Minnesota Nurses Association says its rank-and-file members will vote on Allina's latest offer later this month. A super-majority of "No" votes would authorize union negotiators to call a strike and set the time and duration of a walkout.

by MPR News Staff

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August 1, 2016 6:14 AM

Drug sentencing, revenge porn and higher pay among Minnesota's new laws

August brings about new laws in Minnesota that will impact drug offenders, newlyweds, people earning the minimum wage and more.

by Kyle Potter, Associated Press, Amanda Furru and Ellen Bartyzal

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August 1, 2016 4:00 AM

Sweet corn for dinner? Minnesota harvest season arrives

Corn on the cob is a staple of summer eating, but the sweet corn harvest is about more than roadside stands. It's a huge Minnesota industry. Early reports point to a very good crop.

by Mark Steil

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