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April 22, 2016 5:05 PM

Prince's wealth likely to remain a mystery in death

Media reports often put Prince's worth at as much as $300 million. Experts, however, say it's unlikely the public will completely know the extent of his wealth or who'll get it now that he's gone.

by Martin Moylan

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April 21, 2016 3:26 PM

Feds propose tougher rules governing Wall Street bonuses

Executives who get their firms in legal trouble could be forced to pay back bonuses retroactively.

by Jim Zarroli

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April 21, 2016 10:58 AM

What will Volkswagen do for its diesel customers?

Some car owners could get a cash payment of $5,000; others could receive an offer to buy their car back, according to early reports on a possible deal with U.S. regulators.

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April 20, 2016 4:50 PM

MnDOT: St. Croix Crossing will look more like a bridge by year's end

Construction on the St. Croix River bridge project is speeding up with the warmer spring weather. Officials aim to install most of the deck segments this year. But the project is still behind schedule.

by Peter Cox

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April 20, 2016 11:43 AM

Treasury decides to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill

The decision caps a public campaign asking for the change and months of deliberation by the Treasury.

by Scott Horsley

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April 20, 2016 3:46 AM

With new St. Paul Macy's developer chosen, construction could begin soon

The St. Paul Port Authority approved a $60.6 million joint venture agreement with the Hempel Companies to redevelop the site.

by Matt Sepic

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April 20, 2016 12:00 AM

'Killing for Coal: America's Deadliest Labor War'

In 1914, miners in the Rockefeller-owned Colorado coal fields clashed with the state militia and dozens of men, women and children were killed.

by MPR News Staff

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April 19, 2016 4:05 PM

Judge approves plan to give $172M to Petters' Ponzi scheme victims

A judge has approved a plan to provide $172 million to investors and creditors scammed by businessman Tom Petters, who received a 50-year prison sentence for running a Ponzi scheme.

by Martin Moylan

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April 19, 2016 3:01 PM

Met Council: Business booming along Twin Cities light rail lines

Economic development along the existing and planned light rail lines in the Twin Cities is soaring past initial expectations, Metropolitan Council and St. Paul city officials said Tuesday.

by Riham Feshir

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April 19, 2016 4:31 AM

A rare look at factory Tesla hopes will revolutionize energy use

In Nevada's high desert, Tesla is building what it says is the world's largest battery factory. It will churn out batteries for the company's electric cars. But it's also making something new -- a battery for the home.

by Lauren Sommer

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