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November 13, 2014 3:37 AM

Met Council grants to support development along rail lines

The Metropolitan Council is encouraging new housing, walkways, bike paths and other projects through several grants.

by Peter Cox

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November 12, 2014 5:14 PM

Union: AT&T violating new Minnesota sick leave law

State officials are warning AT&T to comply with the sick leave law but haven't ruled the company in violation. AT&T says it's talking with the union to resolve the dispute.

by Martin Moylan

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November 12, 2014 10:06 AM

What will China trade deal mean for US economy?

Supporters say the deal could apply to more than $1 trillion worth of trade.

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November 12, 2014 9:06 AM

The future of the Affordable Care Act

Repeal needs a presidential signature, which Obama surely will not give. So what can Republicans do to change the Affordable Care Act?

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November 11, 2014 4:19 PM

Fire prompts evacuation of St. Paul Park refinery

A fire Tuesday in a unit of the Northern Tier Energy refinery in St. Paul Park led to an evacuation, but the company says the fire was put out quickly.

by Peter Cox

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November 11, 2014 9:40 AM

Target, Best Buy opening earlier to Thanksgiving Day shoppers

Target will join other big retailers in opening stores at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day -- two hours earlier than the retailer welcomed customers last year. Best Buy will open at 5 p.m.

by Martin Moylan

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November 11, 2014 7:37 AM

US, China move toward ending tariffs on high-tech gear

The current tariff system has been in place for nearly 18 years and currently applies to more than $4 trillion in annual global trade, U.S. officials say.

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November 10, 2014 3:45 PM

Twin Cities suburbs file housing complaint against state

Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Richfield and the Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing say state agencies and the Metropolitan Council are intentionally concentrating low-income rental housing in segregated "low opportunity" neighborhoods.

by Sasha Aslanian

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November 10, 2014 1:33 PM

October tax revenues beat out projections

Minnesota collected nearly 5 percent more in taxes in October than was anticipated.

by The Associated Press

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November 10, 2014 9:25 AM

Holiday travel forecast: Packed planes, higher fares

The airline industry is predicting more people will take to the skies over Thanksgiving than any year since the start of the recession.

by David Schaper

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