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State's farmers escape worst of drought
Minnesota corn growers expect a relatively good crop, considering the devastation that a dry summer has inflicted elsewhere.
Updated: August 11, 2012, - 08:56 PM
Drought is likely to drive up prices, send corn forecast to 17-year low
USDA projects corn yields at a 17-year low; Minnesota has escaped the worst.
Updated: August 11, 2012, - 11:15 AM
Small egg farmers say roomy cages will squeeze earnings
A bill would require the industry to almost double chickens' living space by 2029. But small producers argue that the cost of upgrading cages would drive them out of business.
Updated: August 01, 2012, - 11:31 PM
For-profit colleges - including 3 in Minn. - blasted for dropouts
Senate report says such schools -- including Minnetonka-based Rasmussen College, Capella Education of Minneapolis and Walden LLC, an online school based in Minneapolis -- result in debt but not degrees.
Updated: July 30, 2012, - 11:14 PM
Franken raps Facebook on photo tagging
Company told a Senate panel on technology and privacy that users can block photo tracking if they wish.
Updated: July 19, 2012, - 06:50 AM
Delta needle inquiry focuses on food prep
Tampered sandwiches found on four Delta flights Sunday not likely a terrorist act, security expert says.
Updated: July 18, 2012, - 06:52 AM
Energy official pushing green-energy credits
Energy official in state stumping for credits. Unclear outlook took the wind out of turbine industry's sails.
Updated: July 16, 2012, - 05:45 PM
Best Buy ends support of policy group
Best Buy Co. will no longer continue its membership with the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a public policy group.
Updated: July 10, 2012, - 08:34 PM
An 'F' for college loan guidelines
Federal judge said U.S. standards for students' repayment rate on loans for education at for-profit schools "arbitrary and capricious."
Updated: July 02, 2012, - 09:12 PM
Madrid shines bright
Spain's capital city shows off its grand spirit best after evening falls.
Updated: June 30, 2012, - 01:40 PM
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