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October 13, 2016 5:21 PM

Brace yourself, Minnesota: Winter heating costs will likely increase

The federal government says higher fuel prices and colder weather will add up to a steeper bill than last year for consumers heating their homes this winter.

by Rebecca Hersher

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October 12, 2016 5:53 PM

St. Anthony approves Lowry Grove mobile home park closure; HUD may step in

The park's fate has been in limbo for months. Tuesday night, the St. Anthony City Council voted to proceed with the closure process, saying it wasn't within their power to do anything else.

by Tracy Mumford

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October 12, 2016 4:28 PM

Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf steps down amid sales scandal

He faced congressional hearings and consumer wrath after Wells Fargo was found to have opened millions of bank accounts without customers' permission.

by Associated Press

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October 12, 2016 6:11 AM

Comcast fined $2.3 million for improperly charging customers

Federal regulators say Comcast charged customers for gear and services they didn't order. Officials say the fine is the largest civil penalty assessed against a cable operator.

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October 11, 2016 12:22 PM

St. Paul nonprofit to fold after winning $1 million prize in 2013

A nonprofit that won $1 million to promote the growing and cooking of local food in St. Paul is disbanding after three years.

by Associated Press

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October 11, 2016 11:23 AM

Rethinking automatic insurance coverage for preventive health care

Three former leaders of an influential task force that issues guidelines for preventive care says insurance coverage for highly rated tests and services shouldn't be mandatory.

by Alison Kodjak

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October 11, 2016 4:00 AM

Building upgrades give downtown St. Paul smaller energy footprint

The First National Bank building, U.S. Bank and 375 Jackson are undergoing a $12.5 million energy overhaul using special financing and rebates.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 10, 2016 6:29 PM

Samsung halts sales of Galaxy Note 7 after new troubles

Samsung said it is halting sales of the star-crossed Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after a spate of fires involving new devices that were supposed to be safe replacements for recalled models.

by Associated Press

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October 10, 2016 3:30 PM

Warren Buffett responds to Donald Trump's tax comments

Investor Warren Buffett says he's never used the kind of tax deduction that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump did, and Buffett says he's paid taxes every year for 72 years.

by Associated Press