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July 29, 2014 3:00 PM

4 tips to financially survive freshman year of college

Karin Price Mueller joins The Daily Circuit to take your questions and offer advice to stay financially stable while in school.

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July 29, 2014 3:00 PM

How Lake of the Woods is adapting to environmental, economic changes

Lake of the Woods, 300 miles north of Minneapolis, has a rich history and holds a special place for many Minnesotans.

by John Enger

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July 29, 2014 8:47 AM

Suzuki recalls nearly 26,000 cars for fire risk

The recall covers the Verona from the 2004-2006 model years. It's an expansion of an earlier recall of the Forenza and Reno.

by The Associated Press

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July 29, 2014 7:28 AM

Despite good news, benefit programs face problems

Medicare is adding 10,000 new beneficiaries a day as baby boomers reach age 65.

by The Associated Press

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July 29, 2014 7:20 AM

Study: 35 percent in US facing debt collectors

Just 20.1 percent of Minneapolis residents have debts in collection.

by The Associated Press

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July 28, 2014 12:59 PM

FAA proposes to fine Southwest Airlines $12M

An FAA investigation determined that Southwest's contractor failed to follow proper procedures for replacing the fuselage as well as other work on the planes.

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July 27, 2014 4:00 PM

Expensive land becomes a hurdle to growing young farmers

Buying 100 acres of good farmland can cost $1 million, and that amount of land often is too little to support a family.

by Mark Steil

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July 27, 2014 3:00 PM

Around Lake of the Woods, the man camps are but a memory

Changing tastes, higher taxes, property values and overhead sunk many resorts, but Lake of the Woods resorts are holding strong.

by John Enger

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July 25, 2014 4:48 PM

Advocates want Met Council to create suburban affordable housing

The Metropolitan Council is under fire for not using its authority to press wealthy, white suburbs in the Twin Cities to do their part to create affordable housing.

by Laura Yuen

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July 25, 2014 3:32 PM

Regulators: Some products sold by Best Buy recalled

Consumers are being warned to stop using items that were sold through Best Buy's stores and websites after the products had been subject to safety recalls and could shock users.

by Martin Moylan

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