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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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What's the TPP, again?

What's the TPP, again?

President Trump signed an executive memorandum effectively ending U.S. involvement in an agreement that would set ground rules for trade around the Pacific Rim.
by William Lager

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Minn. farmers, business leaders lament Pacific trade deal's demise

President Donald Trump on Monday officially ended U.S. participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Many Minnesota businesses saw the proposed deal as a way to boost exports to Asian markets. Other groups, though, applauded Trump's move.
by Mark Steil

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Judge blocks health care merger, saying it would hurt competition

Judge blocks health care merger, saying it would hurt competition

A federal just has ruled against the proposed acquisition of the health insurance company Humana by its larger rival, Aetna. The suit alleged that the merger would hurt competition in the health care market, leading to higher prices for consumers and fewer services for Medicare patients.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Trump summons business leaders, lawmakers to White House

Trump warned business leaders that he would impose a "substantial border tax" on companies that move their manufacturing out of the U.S., while promising tax advantages to companies that produce products domestically.
by The Associated Press

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Federal watchdog sues TCF Financial over overdraft fees

Federal watchdog sues TCF Financial over overdraft fees

Federal consumer finance regulators said Thursday they were suing TCF Financial Corp., alleging the Twin Cities-based bank deceived consumers so it could charge them exorbitant overdraft fees. The lawsuit also alleged extracting fees was a point of pride: TCF chairman William Cooper named his boat "Overdraft."
by Associated Press

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NFL's Raiders file papers to move from Oakland to Las Vegas

"I am happy to see the process moving forward, and greatly appreciate the commitment of the Raiders and work of the Adelson family to the hope of making Las Vegas the home of the Raiders," said Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak.
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Not just a crock: The viral word-of-mouth success of Instant Pot

Not just a crock: The viral word-of-mouth success of Instant Pot

Launched in 2010, the multifunction cooker became a sleeper hit last year. That's when its maker harnessed the enthusiasm of owners - self-dubbed "addicts" - to spread the word online.
by Grace Hwang Lynch

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