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April 2, 2015 7:00 PM

Farmers who lose livestock to wolves could see relief

Gov. Mark Dayton's proposed budget would double the state's wolf depredation fund from $200,000 every two years to $400,000.

by John Enger

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April 2, 2015 5:07 PM

Plan to curb runoff too costly, unworkable, farmers tell Dayton

Gov. Dayton wants all Minnesota farmers to keep a 50-foot buffer along streams and lakes. Some farmers say that will take money out of their pockets.

by Mark Steil

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April 2, 2015 4:37 PM

Medtronic pays $4.4M to settle with feds over product sourcing

Authorities alleged Medtronic violated federal rules when it sold the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments spinal and other products made in China and Malaysia.

by Martin Moylan

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April 2, 2015 3:29 PM

New lending service helps people curb payday-loan debt

Borrowers can become trapped in a cycle of loans to repay loans, with high interest and fees.

by Jon Collins

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April 2, 2015 3:00 PM

Despite improving market, many Twin Cities homeowners still under water

Many Twin Cities homeowners still owe more on their properties than they are worth. By one measure, more than 15 percent of mortgages are under water.

by Matt Sepic

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April 2, 2015 1:11 PM

Your avian flu questions, answered

Minnesota is the nation's top turkey producer, raising about 46 million birds each year and employing 3,900 people in the state.

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April 2, 2015 12:58 PM

Can lower speeds prevent crude oil train derailments?

Listen to BNSF Spokesperson Michael Trevino discuss the safety measures announced this week.

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April 2, 2015 11:23 AM

How Cargill is adapting to climate change

Listen to Cargill Executive Chairman Greg Page talk about how climate change will affect crop yield and the ability to feed our world.

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April 1, 2015 4:45 PM

Job fair takes aim at Somali unemployment

The unemployment rate of Minnesota's Somali-born population is nearly triple that of the state as a whole.

by Sasha Aslanian

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April 1, 2015 10:47 AM

Managing your money: Last-minute tax questions

Budget cuts at the IRS are making for long waits and bad taxpayer service for people trying to file.

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