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December 20, 2014 6:15 PM

Many states now have $2 gasoline

The national average is at $2.43 a gallon, but at one filling station in Springfield, Mo., it was only $1.93.

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December 19, 2014 6:07 PM

St. Paul doubles estimated costs for street construction near Lowertown ballpark

The city now estimates that sewer and street construction surrounding CHS Field will cost as much as $7 million to complete — more than twice what it originally projected.

by Curtis Gilbert

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December 19, 2014 3:40 PM

Veterans find job prospects heating up with new law

Those who want to become Minneapolis firefighters face an extremely competitive process. But being a veteran gives candidates an advantage, thanks to a new state law.

by Sasha Aslanian

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December 19, 2014 3:28 PM

Suspended Community Action CEO denies wrongdoing, plans comeback

"I believe that I will be vindicated," said Bill Davis, the suspended CEO of Community Action of Minneapolis. It's the first time Davis has spoken publicly since the state of Minnesota shuttered his nonprofit in September.

by Tom Scheck

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December 19, 2014 1:56 PM

Obama's year-end address: No quick end to embargo on Cuba

On another subject of what the U.S. sees as foreign wrongdoing, Obama said he felt Sony "made a mistake" in shelving the satirical film about a plot to assassinate North Korea's leader.

by The Associated Press

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December 19, 2014 11:06 AM

How Target breach could change company hacking security

If a ruling against the retailer holds, it could set a precedent wherein companies can be sued for negligence in "failing to respond to warnings from security software."

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December 19, 2014 4:00 AM

Surly Brewing taps to start flowing in new age of beer

Three years after pushing for a change in liquor laws to allow breweries to sell directly to the public, Surly is opening what owner Omar Ansari calls "a destination brewery."

by Tim Nelson

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December 18, 2014 4:30 PM

Iron Range board creates nonprofit to protect money from legislators

In 2011 the state Legislature voted to take $60 million from the fund to help balance the state's budget. Gov. Dayton vetoed the provision.

by Dan Kraker

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December 18, 2014 2:01 PM

Farm groups say budget vote will block EPA 'overreach' on water

Congress blocked the EPA from adopting a proposed Clean Water Act Rule that would have allowed the agency to regulate areas that held water temporarily, including puddles.

by Mark Steil

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December 18, 2014 1:14 PM

6 things you should know about Cuban cigars

Soon travelers will be able to bring back $100 worth of the famed cigars.

by Davar Ardalan

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