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Sugar market
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The U.S. government will intervene in the sugar market for the first time in more than a decade, spending up to $38 million in an effort to forestall a later bailout of sugar producers — including those in Minnesota — that could cost over $300 million. Updated 40 minutes ago
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Pentagon extends emergency measure for UNH military contract
The Defense Department has extended for a second time an emergency measure to address problems UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans has had in administering a contract that provides medical services to military members, retirees and their families.
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Scientists: Timber in Lake Michigan centuries old
A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archaeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is the carcass of a French ship that disappeared while exploring the Great Lakes in the 17th Century.
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Bachmann defends NSA surveillance, calls Snowden a traitor
U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, speaking at a House Intelligence Committee hearing, said the leak of classified information was "a betrayal of trust."
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Montreal interim mayor resigns after fraud arrest
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Report: US adult smoking rate dips to 18 percent
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers.
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2 Twin Cities illustrators draw attention to themselves
Artists Zander and Kevin Cannon (no relation) have parlayed their willingness to try just about anything into the picture of success.
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Amphibious cars find a following in Minnesota
Amphibious cars, whether they’re on land or sea, rarely fail to evoke ear-to-ear grins. The once-popular Amphicars have found a following in Minnesota.
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MN musicians to open Mpls.-themed bar in NYC
Members of the Hold Steady, Spoon are set to open bar named Lake Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
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