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Le Sueur County plans to build a $23 million justice center

County commissioners have approved building the new jail and office space on Le Center's southeast side, but did not address public safety concerns about moving inmates from the jail to the existing courthouse.
by Associated Press

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Bakken Pipeline financing complete, share sold to pay debt

Companies building an oil pipeline from North Dakota across the Midwest into Texas say they've completed project financing and sold a share of the pipeline to another company to pay down the debt.
by Associated Press

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Apple ditches pistol emoji in favor of water gun

Apple ditches pistol emoji in favor of water gun

The pistol emoji will be replaced with a green water gun icon, and Apple is also adding new emojis of a pride flag, families with single parents, and women playing sports.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Hmong Chamber hopes to give small businesses a boost

Hmong Chamber hopes to give small businesses a boost

The business-support group was founded nearly two decades ago, but it hasn't been very active. Its leaders aim to change that.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Union calls on Allina nurses to back open-ended strike

Union calls on Allina nurses to back open-ended strike

The Minnesota Nurses Association wants nearly 5,000 Allina Health nurses to authorize an indefinite strike against five Allina hospitals. A vote is set for Aug. 18.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Hop growers cheer craft brewers for saving an ailing industry

Hop growers cheer craft brewers for saving an ailing industry

The spike in demand for small-batch beers has infused new life into small, family-owned hop farms that were teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.
by Jodi Helmer

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Ely calls a truce over mining as tourist economy booms

Ely calls a truce over mining as tourist economy booms

While a plan to build a copper-nickel mine remains a flashpoint, many in the North Woods gateway town are working together now to build an economic future with or without mining.
by Dan Kraker

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More contract talks end fruitless for Allina, nurses union

More contract talks end fruitless for Allina, nurses union

The Minnesota Nurses Association says its rank-and-file members will vote on Allina's latest offer later this month. A super-majority of "No" votes would authorize union negotiators to call a strike and set the time and duration of a walkout.
by MPR News Staff

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