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March 15, 2012 8:56 AM

Northeast Minneapolis residents take development into their own hands

A fledgling investment cooperative in Northeast Minneapolis hopes to invest in and rejuvenate Central Avenue.

by Jennifer Vogel

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March 8, 2012 8:00 AM

Local brewers discuss money, regulations and pairings with stout

A lively chat about Minnesota’s microbrew culture covered the waterfront, from what sets local beers apart to what beers pair well with bacon.

by Jennifer Vogel

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March 7, 2012 5:18 AM

What do you want to know about running a brewery in Minnesota?

On Thursday, MPR’s Ground Level project will host an online chat about the emerging microbrew culture in Minnesota.

by Jennifer Vogel

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March 6, 2012 5:04 AM

Group targets obstacle to entrepreneurship: unnecessary licensing

There are significant barriers to starting a new business, such as finding enough startup capital. The Institute for Justice aims to eliminate another barrier, unnecessary regulation.

by Jennifer Vogel

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March 5, 2012 5:59 AM

State auditor’s report says cities rely more heavily on property taxes

a new report from State Auditor Rebecca Otto shows a decline in city revenues and expenditures over the last decade.

by Jennifer Vogel

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March 3, 2012 12:00 AM

Forced to Choose, writ nationally

This American Life tackles the dilemma of communities all over the country, choosing among services and taxes in an era of austerity.

by Dave Peters

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March 2, 2012 8:40 AM

Like everyone else, entrepreneurs getting older

Like every other aspect of society, entrepreneurism is feeling the impact of the Baby Boom.

by Dave Peters

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March 1, 2012 8:45 AM

Minneapolis art students share ideas with a small city

Students from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design presented economic ideas to the community in Montevideo last Saturday.

by Dave Peters

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March 1, 2012 5:00 AM

Amid expansion, government jobs still declining

Jobs in Minnesota grew in January, but not in the local, state and federal government sectors.

by Dave Peters

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February 29, 2012 7:49 AM

Minnesota entrepreneurship: From beer to replaceable lawnmower blades

Ground Level is launching a new topic page, focusing on the significance of entrepreneurship in Minnesota and how communities are trying to foster its culture.

by Dave Peters

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