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Bee colony losses up from last year, study says

Bee colony losses up from last year, study says

Bee colony losses were 3.5 percent higher than the previous year, according to an annual survey done by the Bee Informed Partnership.
by Dan Gunderson

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Why many Midwestern farmers are pro-TPP

Why many Midwestern farmers are pro-TPP

A coalition of more than 200 agriculture groups wrote an open letter urging Congress to approve the trade deal, saying it'll help U.S. farmers stay competitive in an increasingly crowded world market.
by Kristofor Husted

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U.S. Bank Stadium's next milestone: artificial turf

U.S. Bank Stadium's next milestone: artificial turf

The new playing field will be a long way from the carpet in the old Metrodome.
by Tim Nelson

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This Seattle chef is embracing a higher minimum wage

This Seattle chef is embracing a higher minimum wage

Smaller companies have until 2021 to comply with a new $15 an hour minimum wage, but some entrepreneurs are embracing the call for a higher minimum wage ahead of schedule. One of them is Renee Erickson, a Seattle chef.

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U.S. economy gained 160K jobs in April; unemployment rate holds steady

U.S. economy gained 160K jobs in April; unemployment rate holds steady

Analysts had expected the economy to gain significantly more jobs. The economy has gained an average of about 250,000 jobs monthly for the past six months.

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How to buy a car: Start with some patience

How to buy a car: Start with some patience

A car is one of the larger purchases most people make. How can you make sure that purchase isn't a mistake? Don't "buy it today." Do your research. Don't panic. Easy, right?
by Sonari Glinton

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Oil pipeline debate heating up again in northern Minnesota

After two and a half years of public review, two proposed oil pipelines through northern Minnesota are again the subject of public hearings.
by Dan Kraker

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The media, the protest movement and Unicorn Riot

The media, the protest movement and Unicorn Riot

Online news startup Unicorn Riot has found a cultural niche reporting on the voices within social justice movements that traditional media can leave out.
by Cody Nelson

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Improving labor market turns tables on restaurant owners

Improving labor market turns tables on restaurant owners

As the state's unemployment rate has fallen, the number of open jobs has increased. That means more employers are competing for a smaller pool of applicants. That's especially true for Minnesota's hospitality and restaurant industry.
by Peter Cox

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Minnesota manufacturers confident in their financial future

An Enterprise Minnesota survey of 400 manufacturing executives throughout the state found 90 percent are bullish about the financial future of their firms.
by Martin Moylan

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