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U.S. economy added 215,000 jobs in March; unemployment rate rose to 5 percent

U.S. economy added 215,000 jobs in March; unemployment rate rose to 5 percent

The jobs gains were slightly stronger than predicted. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also says average hourly earnings for private sector workers increased by 7 cents.

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The politics of tax inversions

This election season, tax inversions have bubbled to the top as a contentious issue on both sides of the political spectrum. Two business leaders dug into the complexities and underlying issues.
by MPR News Staff

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Median farm income down 37 percent in Minnesota

Median farm income down 37 percent in Minnesota

An analysis by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the University of Minnesota Extension released Thursday shows prices for nearly all major commodities declined last year.
by The Associated Press

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Low-income renters squeezed by high rents, subpar housing

Low-income renters squeezed by high rents, subpar housing

It is a vicious cycle that can often land the parties in court: The lack of affordable housing is forcing low-income renters to choose between apartments they can't afford or those that aren't in the best shape.
by Pam Fessler

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Scientists worry massive Chinese lake a global bird flu cauldron

Scientists worry massive Chinese lake a global bird flu cauldron

Poyang Lake, home to as many as 1 million wild geese, ducks and other waterfowl in southeastern China, may be an international breeding ground for avian influenza. Here's why.
by Rob Schmitz

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