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How reliable is the government’s economic data? Under Trump, there are real concerns
The disbanding of committees that consulted on government data — and comments from a senior official about changing how GDP is calculated — are raising alarm about the reliability of government data.
Ontario slaps 25% increase on electricity exports to U.S. in response to Trump's trade war
Trump launched a new trade war last week by imposing tariffs against Washington’s three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin.
Act to repeal harmful law may not go far enough for Dakota people 
The Sioux Dakota Removal Act passed in 1863 could be repealed in South Dakota. Dakota people in Minnesota wonder if it will go far enough to undo the harm it caused when it was originally passed. 
Former state Sen. López Franzen announces U.S. Senate run in Minnesota
Melisa López Franzen, a former Democratic leader in the Legislature, said she will run for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat next year. She most recently worked at the University of Minnesota.
Minnesota House seat gets filled as Legislature begins confronting new budget reality
Minnesota’s Legislature will see a major change this week with a special election in the House, and will start grappling with the updated budget forecast that showed tighter finances. Both will likely change the dynamic of this legislative session moving forward.
Ex-central banker to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister after winning Liberal Party vote
Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader as the country deals with U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threat, and a federal election looms.