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April 5, 2016 8:14 AM

Minneapolis Fed chief: U.S. needs to guard against failure of giant banks

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari believes more should be done to protect the country should megabanks fail. But there's no consensus on what to do or even that banks are too big.

by Martin Moylan

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April 5, 2016 4:00 AM

I'm just a bill? MN lawmakers see leverage in no-chance legislation

Bills with little hope of becoming law still play powerful roles inside Minnesota's Capitol. Any of Minnesota's 201 state legislators can introduce any measure. No-hope bills tend to multiply in election years.

by Brian Bakst

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April 4, 2016 8:54 AM

SFJAZZ Collective embraces Michael Jackson's music

Each year, the jazz ensemble interprets the music of a different modern jazz master, from Herbie Hancock to Stevie Wonder.

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April 4, 2016 8:14 AM

3 things to watch this week at the Minnesota Legislature

Packed agendas greet lawmakers this week as they face an increasing number of self-imposed deadlines. Here are three key bills you should know about right now.

by Brian Bakst

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April 4, 2016 4:00 AM

Conservatives see WI primary as crucial in bid to derail Trump

Tuesday's presidential primary is drawing high-profile Republicans like Gov. Scott Walker into the contest between Trump and his rivals.

by Mark Zdechlik

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April 4, 2016 4:00 AM

This year's film festival slims down ... to 180 movies

Organizers of the Minneapolis St. Paul Film Festival hope that a roster of 10 percent fewer films will help patrons see a higher percentage of this year's offerings.

by Euan Kerr

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April 4, 2016 12:00 AM

Businesses should embrace wacky ideas, says the St. Paul Saints' Mike Veeck

In his new book "Another Boring, Derivative, Piece of Crap Business Book," St. Paul Saints owner Mike Veeck argues that to succeed, businesses should have a laugh.