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January 1, 2015 6:19 PM

More states raise minimum wage, but debate continues

The minimum wage went up in 20 states Thursday, a day after the state of New York boosted its minimum. And throughout 2015, three more states, plus five major cities will be doing the same.

by Yuki Noguchi

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December 31, 2014 3:32 PM

Study: MN rail crossing upgrades needed as oil train traffic jumps

More than 100 train crossings in Minnesota require safety improvements, according to a study of oil train routes. State officials identified more than $300 million in rail crossing safety projects.

by Dan Gunderson

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December 31, 2014 12:40 PM

American Legion bars close as membership dwindles

After 40 years, Bemidji's American Legion post is closing its bar. When post membership falls, Legion bars are the first to go.

by John Enger

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December 31, 2014 9:06 AM

Why are U.S. men dropping out of the workforce?

More men than ever are not working in their prime years and that appears to be a long-running trend.

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December 30, 2014 2:15 PM

Iron Range agency looks to the day when ore's no more

As it nears a leadership transition, IRRRB moves to keep its resources intact.

by Dan Kraker

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December 30, 2014 9:08 AM

Brauer: Twin Cities media will face fresh challenges in 2015

The new year will bring fresh challenges to several Twin Cities media institutions, says longtime media critic and Southwest Journal writer David Brauer. MPR's Cathy Wurzer sat down with him to review the year's events and preview what's to come.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 30, 2014 12:01 AM

Report: Housing market gains hurting homeless

A dip in Twin Cities rental vacancies and statewide eviction filings have caused a rise in rental rates.

by Tim Nelson and Kia Farhang

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December 29, 2014 4:50 PM

Old Duluth high school to become new housing

Duluth will need 4,740 new housing units by 2020 to keep up with demand.

by Dan Kraker

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December 29, 2014 3:58 PM

Massive recalls give the auto industry an unwanted record

More than 60 million cars, trucks and SUVs have been recalled this year. That translates to nearly 1 out of every 4 cars on the road recalled for a safety-related defect.

by Sonari Glinton

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December 29, 2014 11:32 AM

'The Interview' earns $15M, becomes Sony's top online film ever

The controversial film also earned nearly $3 million through screenings at 331 theaters. The comedy was rented or bought more than 2 million times.

by Krishnadev Calamur and Sam Sanders

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