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Minn. farmers, dependent on exports, keep close watch on Trump's trade policy

Minn. farmers, dependent on exports, keep close watch on Trump's trade policy

Farm exports are one of the few bright spots for the mostly struggling farm sector. But President-elect Donald Trump's railing against trade has farmers wondering what's ahead.
by Mark Steil

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Trump not saying what he'll do about Dakota Access pipeline

Trump not saying what he'll do about Dakota Access pipeline

Industry leaders are urging President-elect Donald Trump to make approval of the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline a "top priority" when he takes office next month.
by Associated Press

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Here's how to keep your packages safe in an age of 'porch pirates'

Here's how to keep your packages safe in an age of 'porch pirates'

With more consumers shopping online and then getting their orders delivered home, there's more opportunity for thieves to simply snatch packages left outside. Retailers, delivery and tech firms are helping consumers fight back.
by Martin Moylan

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Journalism in a post-truth era

Since the election of Donald Trump to the presidency, some members of the media have revived the notion that we're in a post-truth era of politics — one driven by emotion and disconnected from policy.
by MPR News Staff

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Unemployment rate drops to 4.6 percent, lowest level since 2007

Unemployment rate drops to 4.6 percent, lowest level since 2007

The U.S. added 178,000 new jobs in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which was about what was expected. However, wages dropped slightly, after an 11-cent gain in October.

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Trump voter lost her home to bank formerly run by new Treasury secretary

Trump voter lost her home to bank formerly run by new Treasury secretary

Teena Colebrook had voted for the president-elect on the belief that he would knock the moneyed elites from their perch in Washington, D.C. And she knew Trump's pick for Treasury, Steven Mnuchin, all too well.
by Associated Press

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Lab-grown diamonds come into their own

Lab-grown diamonds come into their own

Commercial labs can now make the large, clear diamonds people prize for engagement rings and other jewelry in as little as 72 hours. How will this change the diamond industry?

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