Iron Range families steel themselves for hard times – StarTribune
Brownback signs welfare restrictions bill in Kansas – KC Star
Bird flu outbreak could last several years in Minnesota – StarTribune
Pope "considering" a visit to Cuba – Catholic Herald
Lawmakers reach deal on fast track trade bill – Politico
Emerald ash borer could cost Iowa $2.5bn – Des Moines Register
Ecolab to buy Travelers tower in STP, move HQ there – StarTribune
New ".sucks" domain could be headache for businesses – Plain Dealer
Loss of 800 MN construction jobs dulls hopes for rebound – Finance & Commerce
St. Louis Marathon winner found to have cheated – Post-Dispatch