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Two city council members vie to succeed St. Cloud’s departing mayor

Two city council members vie to succeed St. Cloud’s departing mayor

The mayoral race is highlighting some of St. Cloud’s most pressing challenges, including a housing crunch, a struggle to revive its downtown and a perception that the city is less safe. Both candidates talk about addressing those problems, but they differ — sometimes subtly — on how to do so.
by Kirsti Marohn

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American Airlines fined $50 million for its treatment of passengers with disabilities

American Airlines fined $50 million for its treatment of passengers with disabilities

The U.S. Department of Transportation penalty against American Airlines comes after "numerous serious violations of the laws protecting airline passengers with disabilities" over a four-year period.
by Russell Lewis

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U.S. Steel’s decline nearly killed this town. Its sale could save it

U.S. Steel’s decline nearly killed this town. Its sale could save it

Braddock, Pennsylvania lost most of its population over the past almost 100 years, due largely to U.S. Steel's decline. Here's how some locals feel about the company's potential sale to the Japanese.
by Obed Manuel

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An organization has novel way to get members to vote. But is it legal?

An organization has novel way to get members to vote. But is it legal?

The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, which helps members get affordable mortgages, says its 3.7 million members must vote or risk losing membership — and the financial benefits.
by Frank Langfitt

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Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide

Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide

Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Arizona, takes home anywhere from $30 to $50 an hour with tips included. But the uncertainty of how much she's going to make on a daily basis is a constant source of stress.
by The Associated Press

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Construction on commercial food kitchen starts in north Minneapolis

Construction on commercial food kitchen starts in north Minneapolis

Collective Kitchens is a food incubator project created by the North Economic Opportunity Network, or NEON. The organization helps underserved and low-income entrepreneurs start businesses to build wealth within the community.   
by Chandra Colvin

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