U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September even as additional tariffs on steel and aluminum kicked in Wednesday that could send prices higher.
President Donald Trump is openly challenging U.S. allies by increasing tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25 percent as he vows to take back wealth he says was “stolen” by other countries, drawing quick retaliation from Europe and Canada.
Multiple sources tell The Associated Press that the Trump Administration is starting another round of job cuts — this one more than 1,000 — at the nation’s weather, ocean and fisheries agency.
The promised federal funds would have reimbursed schools for locally-purchased food. It would have represented the largest amount ever invested in Minnesota farm-to-school or farm-to-food shelf funding. Observers say USDA’s decision is a significant blow.
The St. Paul City Council is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy left by council member Mitra Jalali to represent Ward 4 until a special election can be held later in the year. So far eight people have applied and the deadline is Thursday, March 13.
A federal district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by one of Minnesota’s horse racing tracks against executives who oversee five tribal casinos in the state.
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