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EPA chief Pruitt backs federal funding for Great Lakes cleanup
Scott Pruitt, the nation's top environmental officer, said Wednesday that he stands firmly behind continued federal funding for a landmark cleanup of Great Lakes pollution — a sharp contrast to the Trump administration's proposed budget, which would essentially kill the program.
West Metro
Minnesota Supreme Court rules against challenge to rental property inspections
The justices ruled routine city inspections don't violate renters' privacy.
East Metro
3M pulls the plug on paying for clean water for 200 in east metro
It wants the state to prove latest costs are tied to company's operations.
Business
Regulators deciding whether to raise 'social cost of carbon' in Minnesota
PUC will hold hearings and vote next week on policy that could affect what type of power plants are built and where.
Business
Lawyers say feds are probing Twin City Fan Cos. after family dispute
Family fight for control over funds has attracted the attention of the IRS.
West Metro
Cray to idle 190 workers, about 14 percent of its staff
The supercomputer manufacturer has about 400 employees in Bloomington, but the effect on that office wasn't clear.
Business
U.S. Bank turns a corner on efficiency, momentum builds for revenue growth
Company took big strides in the second quarter, CEO Andy Cecere's debut.
Business
UnitedHealth Group wants new venue in whistleblower case
The insurer says a dispute about Medicare payments should be heard in Washington D.C.
Business
Target phasing out Cartwheel Perks rewards program
Target tested the reward program in five markets starting last September
Business
University Ventures buys GradStaff of Minneapolis
Private equity firm University Ventures buys GradStaff, changes name and plans national expansion of 50-employee firm.
St. Paul
Foes of Twin Metals mine jam St. Paul listening session; advocates stay away
A group of 17 organizations that support the copper-nickel mining proposal near the BWCA boycotted the event, while speakers from a crowd of about 1,000 were unanimous in opposition.
Business
Shop now, not in August, for best Back To School deals, says blogger
Shop now, not in August, for best Back To School deals, says blogger
Business
Target CEO says Latinos shopping less, weighs in on Amazon-Whole Foods deal
Brian Cornell, CEO of Target, weighed in various topics at a tech conference in Aspen
Business
Twin Cities home sales hit another record, but shortage of listings will crimp deals
Pending deals have been flat for several months and a drop in sales is likely to follow.
Business
Deleting unwanted Android photos synced from Google app
You can get rid of the photos by changing a few phone settings.
Local
If repeal has failed, Minnesota leaders say, try repairing the federal health law
They point specifically to stabilizing insurance markets and addressing rising health care costs and premiums.
Business
House committee passes bill to trim EPA spending, but by far less than proposed by Trump
Agency faces 6.5 percent cut in bill headed to the House.
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