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February 8, 2010 2:08 PM

Minn. Senate DFLers outline $50M jobs plan

DFLers in the Minnesota Senate unveiled a $50 million package of tax incentives Monday aimed at growing jobs.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 8, 2010 6:57 AM

Study links pop consumption and pancreatic cancer

A University of Minnesota study shows that consuming a lot of soft drinks appears to increase a person's risk of pancreatic cancer.

by Lorna Benson

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February 8, 2010 6:48 AM

MSP holding open house to discuss expansion plans

The Metropolitan Airports Commission is hosting two open houses this week to inform the public about plans for the Twin Cities' airport's long-term future.

by Martin Moylan

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February 8, 2010 6:40 AM

'Complete streets' bill would encourage redesigned roadways

A bill designed to encourage walking and biking will be introduced at the legislature Monday.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 8, 2010 6:35 AM

Groups asking for review of outdoors amendment language

Outdoors and conservation groups will ask the legislature to re-define the key concepts in the constitutional amendment dedicating sales tax money to the environment.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 8, 2010 6:31 AM

Minn. lawmaker to unveil another job-creating bill

Democrats continue their focus on jobs on Monday with another proposal aimed at putting people to work.

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February 8, 2010 6:30 AM

Minn. House panel takes up Haiti donation tax break

A legislative tax panel is set to vote Monday to let state taxpayers deduct donations to Haiti earthquake relief efforts when they file their 2009 taxes this spring.

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February 5, 2010 7:00 PM

Xcel ordered to fix gas lines or face $1M fine

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has ordered Xcel Energy to identify and fix any gas lines in the state that have broken through sewer lines, or face a $1 million fine.

by Jessica Mador