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January 14, 2015 7:00 PM

Vikings give artists a sporting chance to enhance new stadium

Vikings owners plan to purchase as many as 100 original works of art to place all over the new Minneapolis stadium, not just in luxury boxes.

by Tim Nelson

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January 14, 2015 4:59 PM

Who will pay for planning ambitious Rochester makeover?

There's a big question looming over the ambitious plan to transform the city into a $6 billion global health care hub.

by Elizabeth Baier

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January 14, 2015 11:49 AM

Houses passes bill easing rules regulating Wall Street

The measure now goes to the Senate, where it will face strong opposition from liberal Democrats like Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

by The Associated Press

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January 14, 2015 12:00 AM

Minneapolis Fed's Narayana Kocherlakota looks into economic crystal ball

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank president Narayana Kocherlakota is interviewed by MPR's Chris Farrell about employment, wages, interest rates, oil prices and the condition of the US and global economy.

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January 13, 2015 10:27 AM

AAA: Minnesota gas prices among the lowest in U.S.

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Minnesota is $1.94 as of Tuesday. That's down almost 50 cents from just a month ago.

by Jon Collins

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January 13, 2015 8:24 AM

Lawmaker's bill encourages on-the-job training for students

Several bills introduced last week seek to improve the state's education system.

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January 13, 2015 4:00 AM

Lower corn yields, prices to cut Minnesota farm income

Low prices for corn and a smaller than expected harvest in 2014 have combined to cause a big drop in the value of Minnesota's largest cash crop.

by Mark Steil

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January 12, 2015 1:18 PM

NPR names veteran print reporter as ombudswoman

Elizabeth Jensen says she is keen to explain journalistic choices to the public and offer criticism when warranted. She is the fifth person to hold the post.

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January 10, 2015 10:45 AM

Lawmaker: North Dakota ideal for testing driverless cars

A North Dakota lawmaker envisions the state's wide-open spaces and wintry weather as the perfect testing ground for driverless cars and other automated vehicles.

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January 9, 2015 3:33 PM

Minneapolis mulls spending to plan park near Vikings stadium

The Minneapolis City Council next week will consider spending $1.8 million for design work on a new downtown park planned near the Vikings Stadium.

by Curtis Gilbert

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