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Both DFLers and Republicans will go home happy after session is over

By Steven Dornfeld | 09:59 am

DFLers will boast of a long list of accomplishments, but Republicans will have potent political issues.

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'Kids' are driving corporate social media

By John Reinan | 08:13 am

Nobody in the social media world really seems to know what they’re doing. That’s understandable, because it’s such a new area.

Legislature wrapping up big budget bills, but controversial measures linger

By James Nord | 05/19/13

As Monday’s adjournment deadline approaches, most of the legislation for Minnesota’s $38 billion budget is falling into place.

DFL tax deal will test economic and political strategies
Politics & Policy

DFL tax deal will test economic and political strategies

By Steven Dornfeld | 05/17/13

As the legislative session winds down, new developments raise fascinating economic and political questions.

Why did the GOP try repealing 'Obamacare' again?
D.C. Dispatches

Why did GOP try repealing 'Obamacare' again?

By Devin Henry | 05/17/13

WASHINGTON — Republicans passed Michele Bachmann's Affordable Care Act repeal bill this week, but with it dead in the Senate, what's their motivation?

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Twin Cities Business

Zipcar car-sharing program expands throughout Minneapolis

By Christa Meland | 05/17/13

The company—which has offered car sharing on the University of Minnesota campus since 2005—has placed 40 vehicles throughout the city, and its rates range from $8.75 per hour to $72 for a 24-hour period.

Economic effects of extending marriage to same-sex couples
Macro, Micro, Minnesota

Economic effects of extending marriage to same-sex couples

By Louis D. Johnston | 05/17/13

Our economy benefits when people can choose household arrangements that suit them and pool their incomes and spending decisions.

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Twin Cities Business

Ecolab’s produce-wash system reduces food-borne illness

By Jake Anderson | 05/16/13

The company said its Antimicrobial Fruit and Vegetable Treatment product can kill 99.9 percent of salmonella, listeria, and E. coli found in produce wash water.

All 278 under-the-radar leaders and community connector nominees
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All 278 under-the-radar leaders and community connector nominees

By Pollen staff | 05/16/13

The 3rd call for nominations of “Under the Radar Leaders” and “Community Connectors” has brought in a record number of submissions.

Community Voices

Making sense of state business-climate reports

By Lee Egerstrom | 05/16/13

It isn’t enough to ask what the numbers say. We need to know what the numbers mean.

Minneapolis' Downtown East redevelopment
Cityscape

Minneapolis' Downtown East redevelopment: Where's Wells Fargo?

By Marlys Harris | 05/15/13

Mayor R.T. Rybak outlines ambitious plans for “The Yard,” but apparently Wells Fargo’s participation is not yet nailed down.

Vikings stadium design is impressive
Cityscape

Practical considerations aside, Vikings stadium design is impressive

By Marlys Harris | 05/14/13

Wondrously, the design architects came up with took a mashing of ideas and became a meshing.

Vikings unveil stadium design: What do you think?
Politics & Policy

Vikings unveil stadium design: What do you think?

By MinnPost staff | 05/13/13

The plan calls for a modern-looking, angular structure with huge doors and lots of natural lighting. Do you like it?

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