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Business and Economic News

Is it time to write off checks?

Is it time to write off checks?

In the age of Venmo and mobile deposits, checks are fading. That's having a wide impact, from the Postal Service to check-printing companies. But many still find room for checks in their lives.
by Zhai Yun Tan

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Report: Renewable energy fuels 21 percent of Minnesota's electricity

Report: Renewable energy fuels 21 percent of Minnesota's electricity

The use of wind, solar, hydro and biomass power has jumped in Minnesota the past decade, and the state is poised to beat its goal for electricity generated by renewables, officials said Thursday.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul OKs $18.4M for infrastructure at soccer stadium site

St. Paul OKs $18.4M for infrastructure at soccer stadium site

The City Council on Wednesday night approved an agreement that would put up $18.4 million in public funds to build infrastructure at the planned stadium near Snelling Avenue and Interstate 94.
by Matt Sepic

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Car2Go area shrinks across Twin Cities

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

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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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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Price of stamps set to drop in April, worrying USPS

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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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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MPR: Settlement reached on light rail noise

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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With feds' blessing, Minnesota to try growing hemp

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

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