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March 2, 2016 6:19 PM

Car2Go area shrinks across Twin Cities

On March 16, the company will scale back its service area in far north and far south Minneapolis and in much of St. Paul.

by Matt Sepic

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March 2, 2016 5:07 PM

Why are gas prices up despite historic supplies of oil? Blame spring.

The Energy Information Administration says oil inventories are at "historically high" levels. Still, gas prices have been heading up because oil refineries are switching to more costly summer blends.

by Marilyn Geewax

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March 2, 2016 2:27 PM

Minneapolis-Rochester high speed rail decision expected by July

The firm that wants to build an elevated high-speed rail line between Rochester and the Twin Cities will decide by summer if the project goes forward, a company executive said Wednesday.

by Martin Moylan

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March 1, 2016 8:04 PM

Price of stamps set to drop in April, worrying USPS

If the price of stamps goes down as scheduled in April, it could cost the already hemorrhaging post office $2 billion per year, according to a statement released by USPS.

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March 1, 2016 3:38 PM

MN child care providers reject union effort

The vote, among providers who receive government subsidies, opposed unionization by more than 2-1.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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March 1, 2016 2:53 PM

MPR: Settlement reached on light rail noise

Minnesota Public Radio and the Metropolitan Council said Tuesday a settlement gives MPR $3.5 million to deal with noise and vibrations caused by the Green Line light rail at its downtown St. Paul broadcast studios.

by Riham Feshir

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March 1, 2016 1:40 PM

With feds' blessing, Minnesota to try growing hemp

Minnesota farmers this spring will be able to legally plant hemp for the first time in more than half a century. But while there's interest, expectations are low.

by Dan Gunderson