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Essar files for bankruptcy after Dayton ends its bid to build Iron Range mine, plant

Essar files for bankruptcy after Dayton ends its bid to build Iron Range mine, plant

It's a shocking fall for a company that fewer than 10 years ago promised to build not only the state's first new taconite mine and pellet plant in decades, but also Minnesota's first ever steel mill built at the mouth of a mine.
by Dan Kraker

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The tricky transition from college to workplace

Career counselor Amy Lindgren offers advice on avoiding common pitfalls in your first big job after graduation.
by MPR News Staff

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A brief history of America's middle class

A brief history of America's middle class

What does it mean to be middle class in the U.S.? Over the past century, the idea of the "middle class" has gone through a number of drastic transformations.

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So, how good is that Allina nurses health coverage?

So, how good is that Allina nurses health coverage?

Allina Health's union nurses are dug in on keeping their health plan choices as part of a new contract. Experts, though, say the corporate and nurses' plans are both generous.
by Lorna Benson

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Tribe seeks trust status for land near Lake Elmo

The Prairie Island Indian Community is seeking trust status for 112 acres it purchased in West Lakeland Township along Interstate 94.
by Associated Press

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Ready to start your own craft brewery? You might be too late

Ready to start your own craft brewery? You might be too late

So you think that beer you brewed in your kitchen is ready for prime time? You're not the only one with dreams infused with hops and malting barley. During the past couple of years, new breweries were being launched at the rate of three a day in the U.S.

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July 4th bargains to appreciate on a budget

July 4th bargains to appreciate on a budget

Record numbers of Americans are expected to be traveling over the long holiday weekend. Both gasoline prices and air fares are down from 2015, making holiday trips more affordable for millions.
by Marilyn Geewax

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